Chappell Roan delivered an impactful message during her momentous occasion at the 2025 Grammy Awards. On Sunday night, the artist secured her first Grammy, earning the prestigious Best New Artist accolade. She emerged victorious against stiff competition that featured Sabrina Carpenter and Doechii. However, Roan didn’t merely revel in her success—she seized her opportunity to advocate for transformation within the music industry, urging record labels to offer artists health insurance and fair wages.
Adorned in a striking conical hennin hat that reflected her signature extravagant style (which she swiftly discarded), Roan commenced her acceptance speech by expressing gratitude to her supporters, collaborators, and family. Nevertheless, the “Good Luck, Babe!” artist quickly shifted to a crucial topic: the treatment of musicians within the music sector.
“I promised myself that if I ever won a Grammy and stood before the most influential figures in music, I would insist that labels and the industry profiting millions off artists provide a livable wage and healthcare, particularly for emerging artists,” Roan asserted. Her statements drew cheers and applause, with fellow nominee Benson Boone even providing a standing ovation. Other celebrities, including Taylor Swift, who was already celebrating Roan’s award, remained standing during her heartfelt address.
While referencing her prepared notes, Roan recounted her personal journey of being signed to a label as a minor, only to be let go subsequently. She articulated the challenges she faced in seeking work during the COVID-19 pandemic, exacerbated by the absence of health insurance. “It was incredibly disheartening to feel so dedicated to my art, only to feel betrayed by the system, and so dehumanized without health [insurance],” she expressed. “Had my label prioritized the health of artists, I could have received care from a company I dedicated everything to.”
Roan did not hold back in her appeal for change. “Record labels must regard their artists as valuable employees with fair compensation, health insurance, and protection,” she continued. “Labels, we support you, but do you support us?”
Her address resonated strongly, garnering accolades both in the audience and on social media platforms. Fans and fellow musicians commended her for leveraging her platform to tackle systemic challenges within the industry. Many took to Twitter and Bluesky to recognize Roan for her courage and advocacy.
One user remarked, “Chappell just clinched Best New Artist and is calling out her former label & the entire music industry for exploiting developing artists, failing to provide a sustainable living and healthcare, and all the artists are rallying behind her.” Another noted, “Chappell Roan dedicating her acceptance speech to the advocacy for fair treatment, healthcare, and accountability from large labels to safeguard the next wave of new artists is why I’m so thrilled for her. She’s not just talented, but also a remarkable person.”
Although Roan was nominated for six Grammy Awards, Best New Artist was her only victory of the evening. Still, she made her time on stage impactful, ensuring her message reached some of the industry’s most prominent figures.
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