Chappell Roan made history on Spotify by reaching one billion streams with her breakout hit “Good Luck, Babe!”. The 26-year-old pop star took to social media on Friday (Nov. 29) to share the exciting news of this major milestone.
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Notable artists like Olivia Rodrigo, SZA, and Brandi Carlile celebrated this achievement with Roan. Rodrigo expressed her excitement with “Yessss,” while SZA proudly mentioned contributing 500 streams. Carlile kept it simple with, “It kinda rules.”
“Good Luck, Babe!” is a track from Roan’s debut album, “Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess,” released in September 2023. Co-written with Daniel Nigro and Justin Tranter, the song peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and secured Roan’s first No. 1 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart in September 2024.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Roan shared insights into the creation of “Good Luck, Babe!”. Describing it as a big anthemic pop song, she revealed the challenges faced in writing it and its theme of wishing good luck to someone denying fate.
2025 has been a remarkable year for Roan, earning six Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist. Her album and single also received nominations across various categories, showcasing her talent and success in the music industry.
Franz Ferdinand recently praised Roan and her hit song during a BBC Radio 2 performance, highlighting the song’s excellence and Roan’s artistry. The positive reception from fellow artists and fans solidifies Roan’s place in the music scene.
Experience the excitement of Roan’s billion streams milestone by checking out her celebratory Instagram post.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What inspired Chappell Roan to write “Good Luck, Babe!”?
A: Roan aimed to create a big anthemic pop song with the track, which conveys a message of wishing good luck to someone who denies fate.
Q: How many Grammy nominations did Chappell Roan receive for 2025?
A: Roan secured six Grammy nominations in 2025, including Best New Artist and recognition for her album and single.
Credit: www.billboard.com
