Chappell Roan Shares Love for Country Men While Poking Fun on ‘The Giver’

Chappell Roan opened up in a recent Apple Music Country interview about growing up in Missouri. The singer acknowledged her roots while discussing her transition from pop to country music with her new single, "The Giver." "I wonder if people will revolt against my clearly lesbian song, where I poke fun at country boys," Roan joked with host Kelleigh Bannen, PEOPLE reported.

Despite her humor, Roan expressed fondness for country boys. "I love a man who can shovel horse manure," she stated. Her experiences include dating a farm boy and someone from a dairy farm. In contrast, she recalled dating someone averse to nature. "You will find me making fun of them all," she added, questioning why women's dissatisfaction is a common theme in music.

Roan, born Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, reflects on how her music and fashion are influenced by drag and her queer identity. She feels a deep connection to country music, describing it as part of her identity. "Yes, I am gay, yes, I am ultra pop, yes, I am a drag queen," she said. She highlighted that many drag queens perform country music.

Before immersing herself in queer culture, Roan learned valuable lessons while dating boys. She acknowledged her journey. "I don’t hate myself for not knowing everything about the queer culture," she remarked. She referenced the societal pressure in small towns, noting how individuals are taught to suppress their identities.

Roan later recognized the need to move to Los Angeles. She implied that this change prompted her to embrace her past. "I love myself for loving country music," she noted, sharing her healing experience through music.

Roan mentioned that country boys treated her both well and poorly. These dichotomous experiences significantly shaped her self-advocacy. "I'm about to say something controversial, but country boys treated me the best and the worst," she remarked. The interaction with these boys taught her resilience.

Discussions about experiences in high school highlighted issues beyond regional culture. "Whenever I pointed this out, boys at my high school would silence girls," she reflected. Roan stressed that such behavior isn't limited to one culture; it’s a universal challenge affecting many women.

Roan emphasized overcoming societal expectations. "I had to unlearn being ladylike," she said, asserting her right to voice. Her drive to rise above these constraints contributes to her current success. "I had to pull myself up, and that is why I'm here," she concluded.

Chappell Roan's new single, "The Giver," is now available for streaming. 

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