A stompin' country-pop hit…
14 · 03 · 2025
Chappell Roan’s gradual rise has now transformed into a blazing sensation. After years of building her career, the year 2024 marked the emergence of the American star with her debut album ‘The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess’, which gained new fans by the hour. Last year’s track ‘Good Luck, Babe’ was a worldwide hit, and Chappell followed her Grammy win with a notable performance post-Oscars – sharing the stage with none other than Elton John.
Her new single ‘The Giver’ showcases her prowess – irresistibly catchy country-pop, it’s a lively tribute to valuing oneself. Personifying the essence of a country diva, it’s a moment of pure pop, with luxurious production that blends polish with Chappell’s vibrant style.
It’s a powerful moment, as Chappell Roan reclaims a genre that surrounded her in her youth – “swirling around me at bonfires, grocery stores and karaoke bars,” as she describes it – while showcasing a carefree magic. She refers to it as “my take on cuntry,” and her subversive nature shines; “Ain’t no country boy quitter, I get the job done,” she proclaims in the exhilarating chorus.
This track acknowledges the current global rise of country music – streaming statistics in the UK alone reveal a remarkable turning point – ‘The Giver’ is an exceptional standalone piece, with Chappell Roan taking her time to chart the course for her next chapter.
Energetically entertaining, ‘The Giver’ diverges from the sound that drove her debut album ‘The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess’ while still remaining connected to her origins – bold, brassy, and spirited, it serves as a straightforward country-pop anthem, representing a gesture of queer resilience.
As she expresses: “I am just here to twirl and do a little gay yodel for y’all.”
Our rating? 9/10.
Words: Robin Murray
Related: Chappell Roan’s O2 Academy Brixton Show Is A Queer Masterpiece
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