Chappell Roan, a 26-year-old singer-songwriter from Willard, Missouri, has won the Best New Artist award at the 2025 Grammy Awards, using her platform to challenge the music industry's treatment of developing artists and advocate for fair wages and healthcare for artists.

Missouri’s Chappell Roan had a big night at the Grammy Awards, where she won Best New Artist and used her acceptance speech to challenge record labels to treat their music artists better. She also performed her hit, “Pink Pony Club,” in her debut performance at the show, considered music’s biggest night, on Sunday.

Chappell Roan was nominated for all four major categories at the 2025 Grammy Awards, including album of the year and best new artist.