Chappell Roan Takes a Country Detour with Bold New Single ‘The Giver’
By Corbin Johnson
Chappell Roan is back—this time, she’s taking us down a country road with her new single, “The Giver.” Roan first teased the song during her Saturday Night Live performance, and now, as part of her upcoming second album, it delivers on the hype.
Roan began gaining traction with her breakout single, “Pink Pony Club,” an ‘80s synth-pop anthem about embracing a place that makes you feel truly alive. She followed it up with the cheerleader-inspired bop “Hot to Go!”, a playful, high-energy track about desiring another woman. Then, earlier this year, Roan scored her first top-10 hit with “Good Luck, Babe!”, a queer anthem exploring the frustration of a partner refusing to acknowledge their true feelings—a theme many in the LGBTQ+ community can relate to.
A self-proclaimed queer icon, Roan draws inspiration from drag culture, creating music that provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ fans seeking songs they can connect with. Leading up to the release of “The Giver,” she teased the track in a hilarious social media campaign, dressing up in various costumes to represent different relationship roles.
“The Giver” marks a major sonic shift for Roan—venturing into country music, a departure from her signature pop sound. “It’s a bold and scary move to release a full country song after having such success in the pop genre,” Roan admitted. “People keep asking if this means I’m making a country album. My answer? Right now, I’m making songs that make me feel happy and free.”
The track doubles as a queer country anthem, with Roan confidently declaring she can treat a woman better than most men can. Inspired by the country music she grew up with, “The Giver” carries echoes of Shania Twain and Dolly Parton, blending upbeat, infectious energy with heartfelt storytelling.
This feel-good country anthem might just inspire you to shoot your shot at the person who gives you butterflies. So, stream Roan’s latest release and buckle up—she’s not just making waves, she’s dominating the music industry.
