After weeks of teasing her upcoming single with guerilla-style billboard marketing across the country, Chappell Roan has officially announced that “The Giver” will be released on March 13 at 8 p.m. ET.
The singer shared the news on social media, revealing that she wrote the song with producer and frequent collaborator Dan Nigro. Roan described the track as her take on country music, noting her deep connection to the genre. “We’ve never done a country song, and I have such a special place in my heart for country music,” she wrote. “I grew up listening to it every morning and afternoon on my school bus, and had it swirling around me at bonfires, grocery stores, and karaoke bars. Many people have asked if this means I’m making a country album??? My answer is… hmm, right now I’m just making songs that make me feel happy and fun. ‘The Giver’ is my take on country xoxo—may the classic country divas lead their genre, I am just here to twirl and do a little gay yodel for y’all.”
Roan first gave fans a taste of “The Giver” during her November 2024 performance on Saturday Night Live, where she debuted the country-tinged song and hinted that its release was on the horizon. However, she continued to keep fans on edge, teasing the release for several months with billboards in various locations featuring a hotline phone number that played snippets of the song.
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This marks the first new single from Roan since the release of “Good Luck, Babe!” in April 2024. The track came amid the success of her 2023 debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, which garnered critical acclaim and led to multiple hit singles. “Good Luck, Babe!” earned several Grammy nominations, and Roan ultimately took home the prestigious Best New Artist award at the 2024 ceremony.
Roan’s decision to experiment with country music comes as a surprising but welcomed turn for the artist, who rose to fame with her pop and indie-infused style. Her heartfelt connection to the genre, shaped by her upbringing, is evident in the playful tone she conveys on social media and in her music. While she is known for her bold and fearless artistry, this new country-inspired sound offers a glimpse into the next phase of her musical evolution.
The new single will likely attract attention for both its sound and its ongoing mystery, as Roan has kept the full track under wraps until its official release. Fans have eagerly awaited the moment she would drop “The Giver,” and her unconventional promotional strategy of billboards, combined with the hotline teasers, has certainly built anticipation. The buzz surrounding Roan’s upcoming release is significant, and “The Giver” promises to be another standout chapter in her rapidly rising career.
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As for what’s next, Roan’s latest single sets the stage for even more genre-defying projects. In her social media posts, she remains focused on creating music that feels joyful, fun, and authentic to her, even as she explores new musical landscapes. While it’s unclear if Roan is working toward an entire country album, The Giver will undoubtedly be an exciting addition to her catalog.
Fans of Roan, as well as newcomers to her music, can look forward to the official release of “The Giver” on March 13 at 8 p.m. ET. Given the momentum from her earlier success and her dedication to pushing musical boundaries, the song is sure to be another hit in R
