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Chappell Roan Delays Second Album, Focuses on Quality Over Speed
In a surprise turn of events, American pop sensation Chappell Roan, who won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 2025, has announced that her much-anticipated second studio album is still in the works. The follow-up to her critically acclaimed debut "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess," which catapulted her to international fame, is currently under development but has yet to be formally announced.
Since music producer Dan Nigro revealed in late 2024 that he had begun collaborating with Roan on her second album, five new tracks have been created. However, Roan herself has been more cautious, stating in a mid-2025 Vogue interview that "the second project doesn’t exist yet" and that there is "no album" or "no collection of songs" as of that time [1][2].
Despite this, Roan has been teasing new music, with the release of the song "The Subway" in August 2025, signifying ongoing creative activity related to the new album [3]. Producer Dan Nigro hinted at a new musical direction, mentioning one upcoming track as a "fun, up-tempo country song" with a fiddle [1].
Roan's debut album, "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess," achieved global success, featuring hits like "Hot to Go!" and "Pink Pony Club." After her debut, Roan released singles such as "Good Luck, Babe!" and "The Giver." The album was released two years prior to the 2025 Grammys, and it took Roan five years to write it [1][2].
In the same Vogue interview, Roan expressed her belief that she doesn't make good music when she forces it, suggesting that she is taking her time with her next record. Roan stated that it will likely take at least five years to write her next album [1].
The success of Roan's debut album launched her international career, and fans are eagerly waiting for her next move. However, no specific release date for her next album has been announced yet [1][2].
References:
[1] "Chappell Roan: The Slow and Steady Rise of a Pop Star," Vogue, 2025.
[2] "Chappell Roan: The Making of a Pop Star," Rolling Stone, 2025.
[3] "Chappell Roan Drops New Single 'The Subway'," Billboard, 2025.
People eagerly anticipate Chappell Roan's second album, as the future release will mark her second collaboration with music producer Dan Nigro, following the worldwide success of her debut album, "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess." Despite the lack of a formal announcement, entertainment magazines like Vogue have reported that Roan remains focused on delivering high-quality music, much like the critically acclaimed tunes she produced for her first album, which she took five years to write.
