The US popstar was chosen by a panel of over 180 industry experts and artists including Elton John, Dua Lipa and Sam Smith…
2024 saw the start of Chappell Roan’s meteoric rise to stardom with huge support from Radio 1’s Jack Saunders, Mollie King and Sian Eleri along with being named ‘Future Artist of the Month’ in May 2024.
The top five acts for Sound of 2025 are:
- Chappell Roan
- Ezra Collective
- Barry Can’t Swim
- Myles Smith
- English Teacher
The Missouri-born singer-songwriter Chappell Roan captivated audiences worldwide with her debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess. The album, released in 2023, saw critical acclaim but it wasn’t until 2024 that it received chart success and a global fandom, and was consequently nominated for ‘Album of the Year’ at the 2024 Grammys.
From there, Chappell Roan went on to draw the biggest-ever crowd at Lollapalooza in Chicago, opened Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘GUTS’ tour, sold out UK shows, played Saturday Night Live, and topped the UK Albums Chart.
Jack Saunders:
“No one deserves this accolade more than Chappell Roan. She was the most exciting artist of the last 12 months and is now set to be THE artist of the next 12 months. The success is all her own doing: standing tall in the face of the doubters and keeping her community close to fuel the energy of her shows and musical movements. Congratulations Chappell, 2025 is your year!”
Sound of… started in 2003 and over the years winners include 50 Cent, Adele and HAIM. Last year The Last Dinner Party claimed the top spot ahead of a strong longlist featuring the likes of Tyla, Peggy Gou, Elmiene and Olivia Dean.
Artists named on the list over the years include Stormzy, Adele, Lady Gaga, RAYE, The Weeknd, Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish and Lewis Capaldi.
