Chappell Roan has made an indelible mark on the music industry with a series of remarkable achievements. Her performance at Lollapalooza on the 1st of August was nothing short of historic, drawing what is believed to be the largest crowd in the festival’s history, according to CNN.
The 26-year-old pop sensation’s set, which took place on the first day of the Chicago festival, surpassed the size of many headliners in attendance, cementing her status as a major force in contemporary music.
Lollapalooza’s official social media highlighted the monumental moment with the post: “It’s Chappell’s world and we’re just living in it,” alongside an image of the enormous crowd at Grant Park.
Although exact figures are yet to be confirmed, festival organisers noted that the event attracted 110,000 attendees each day this year. Sources suggest Roan’s crowd rivalled and possibly exceeded those of the festival’s headliners, making it a groundbreaking performance in Lollapalooza’s history.
The excitement around Roan’s performances was so intense that she was moved from a smaller stage to the main stage at Lollapalooza, swapping set times with Kesha. This move highlights the soaring demand for her live shows. You can watch the full performance below:
In fact, the buzz around Roan has been a little relentless lately. Her single “Good Luck Babe!” recently soared to the top of the charts, reaching #1 on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs and #1 on the Weekly Top Albums chart in the US.
Additionally, her album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess has achieved significant success, topping charts in Ireland and making the Top 10 in the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
Looking ahead, Roan is set to perform at Outside Lands in San Francisco next weekend. Given her current momentum, organisers might need to brace for another record-breaking turnout. With her sudden rise and extraordinary success, Chappell Roan is proving to be one of the defining artists of her generation.
