Chappell Roan wins major BBC accolade previously won by Adele ahead of Grammy Awards

Lesbian pop princess and 2024’s rising star Chappell Roan has been named BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2025, a title previously given to music powerhouses including Adele.

The 26-year-old singer-songwriter, real name Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, rocketed to superstardom last year following the success of her queer single “Good Luck, Babe!” which reflected on her experience of falling for a female friend.

Subsequent performances at major festivals including Coachella and Lollapalooza in 2024 drew huge crowds, and cemented her as one of the year’s must-watch musicians.

BBC Radio 1’s Sound of… is an annual accolade presented to the music industry’s brightest rising star, with the winner selected via a poll voted on by experts and established music icons.

The BBC reports that 180 music insiders voted on this year’s poll, including

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