'A remarkable achievement': Chappell Roan attains distinction as the first artist to secure two No.1 singles in 2025
In a groundbreaking achievement for the UK music charts, Chappell Roan has become the first artist in 2025 to have two different singles reach No.1. The milestone was achieved with the tracks "Pink Pony Club" and "The Subway".
Released five years ago, "Pink Pony Club" climbed to No.1 in March 2025, while "The Subway", a heart-wrenching dream-pop ballad, debuted at No.1 in August of the same year. The success of "The Subway" is particularly noteworthy, as it opened with 54,491 combined units, including sales-equivalent streams, demonstrating a strong immediate impact.
Chappell Roan's album, The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess, has also seen significant success. The album has been No.1 in the UK on two separate occasions and recently climbed from No. 33 to No. 12 on the official album charts, with a 28.1% week-on-week consumption increase amounting to 4,625 units during the latest tracking period. To date, the album has accumulated approximately 480,143 units in consumption.
The success of Chappell Roan's music has been widely celebrated. Christina Incocciati, the head of international marketing at Island EMI, expressed her excitement about Chappell Roan's rise, stating that she is a global superstar blossoming before their eyes. Incocciati also commented on the anticipation for Chappell Roan's new single, "The Subway".
The success of Chappell Roan's music is not limited to the UK. Her distinct blend of emotive storytelling and live energy has cemented her status as an artist defining this moment in pop music, as evidenced by her ongoing European festival appearances, including sold-out shows and major events like Reading & Leeds.
The iconic images of Chappell Roan on a New York balcony have caused a huge online chatter in the UK, and "The Subway" is expected to reach even greater peaks, according to Incocciati, who stated that Chappell fever is about to reach new heights with "The Subway" being the song of the summer.
The UK team, including Jack McDonald, the marketing lead, the commerce and streaming team, and the radio team, delivered a lock-out across UK media, ensuring that Chappell Roan's music reached a wide audience. The team's efforts were acknowledged by Incocciati, who congratulated Chappell Roan and Drew Simmons of Foundations Music Management for their collaboration on the campaign.
As Chappell Roan prepares for her headline slot at the Reading & Leeds Festival later this month, fans eagerly await the release of her new single, "The Subway". With its powerful chart performances and growing fan admiration, it's clear that Chappell Roan's career is on an upward trajectory.
[1] Official Charts Company [2] Billboard [3] Music Week [4] NME [5] The Guardian
Entertainment websites, such as Official Charts Company, Billboard, Music Week, NME, and The Guardian, are abuzz with anticipation for Chappell Roan's upcoming single, "The Subway". This heart-wrenching dream-pop ballad, which is expected to be the song of the summer, follows the success of her No.1 singles "Pink Pony Club" and "The Subway" in the UK music charts.
