
Chappell Roan unveiled as winner of BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2025
Chappell Roan has been announced as the winner of Radio 1’s Sound of 2025 poll.
Following the release of her Grammy-nominated debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, Chappell Roan has claimed the top spot on BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2025. The top five artists, voted by a panel of over 180 industry experts and artists including Elton John, Dua Lipa and Sam Smith, were Chappell Roan, Ezra Collective, Barry Can't Swim, Myles Smith, and English Teacher.
"No one deserves this accolade more than Chappell Roan. She was the most exciting artist of the last 12 months and is now set to be THE artist of the next 12 months," Jack Saunders says. "The success is all her own doing: standing tall in the face of the doubters and keeping her community close to fuel the energy of her shows and musical movements. Congratulations Chappell, 2025 is your year!"
@ChappellRoan wins BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2025!
— BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) January 10, 2025
Chosen by a panel of over 180 industry experts and artists, @EzraCollective, @BarryCantSwim, @MylesSmithUK, and @Englishteac_her also feature in the top five acts
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Last year's winners The Last Dinner Party claimed the top spot ahead of a strong longlist featuring the likes of Tyla, Peggy Gou, Elmiene and Olivia Dean. Artists named on the list over the years include Stormzy, Adele, Lady Gaga, RAYE, The Weeknd, Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, Lewis Capaldi, 50 Cent, Adele and HAIM.
For more information, visit bbc.co.uk.
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