“Before he passed away, I told him that I was going to be Chappell for him. Roan came from … an old Western song about a ...

Chappell Roan has revealed her stage name is inspired by her late grandfather. The singer-songwriter – whose hits include ...

Roan came from … an old Western song about a pinkish red horse,” Roan said. “It’s a very sentimental name. I do still wish my name was not Kayleigh in real life, though.” Roan has been ...