The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess

The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 22, 2023 (2023-09-22)
Recorded2018–2023
Genre
Length49:08
Label
Producer
Chappell Roan chronology
School Nights
(2017)
The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
(2023)
Singles from The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
  1. "Pink Pony Club"
    Released: April 3, 2020
  2. "California"
    Released: May 29, 2020
  3. "Naked in Manhattan"
    Released: February 18, 2022
  4. "My Kink Is Karma"
    Released: May 6, 2022
  5. "Femininomenon"
    Released: August 12, 2022
  6. "Casual"
    Released: October 28, 2022
  7. "Kaleidoscope"
    Released: March 31, 2023
  8. "Red Wine Supernova"
    Released: May 19, 2023
  9. "Hot to Go!"
    Released: August 11, 2023

The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess is the debut studio album by American singer and songwriter Chappell Roan. The album was released on September 22, 2023 through Amusement Records, an imprint of Island Records. Primarily a pop record, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess also contains elements of synth-pop, pop rock, new wave, folk-pop, rock, dance-pop, country, and disco.

The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess was met with widespread acclaim and praised by music critics for its bold and emotionally charged nature. Reviews also complimented the album's engaging blend of sharp songwriting, dynamic pop elements, and Roan's vocal performance. Several publications ranked it on multiple year-end best albums lists for 2023. The album earned Roan her first Grammy Award nomination at the 67th annual ceremony, including a nomination for Album of the Year. She is one of only 12 artists in history who have earned Grammy nominations in all of the "Big Four" categories for their debut studio album.[citation needed]

Roan promoted the album by headlining the Midwest Princess Tour in 2023 and 2024, along with appearances on NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concerts, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[1]

  1. ^ Grady, Constance (July 2, 2024). "Chappell Roan spent 7 years becoming an overnight success". Vox. Retrieved November 8, 2024.