The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess cover art

  Studio Album · No. 1

The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess Songwriting Credits by Chappell Roan

2023 Island / Amusement 14 tracks 49 min

Produced by Daniel Nigro  ·  Engineered by Daniel Nigro, Mike Wise, Noah Conrad, Chris Kasych, Ryan Linvill, Mitch McCarthy, Serban Ghenea, Randy Merrill

Island / Amusement PopSynth-PopDance-PopBubblegum
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Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 14 of 14 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 14 / 14 documented

Who wrote the songs?

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Chappell Roan's roles on this album

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By the Numbers

14
Tracks
16
Lyricists
6
Producers
2 million
US Copies Sold
2023
Released

Awards & Recognition 3

Best New Artist (2025)
Best Pop Vocal Album (2025, Nominated)
Album of the Year (2025, Nominated)
Data Insight

The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess is Chappell Roan's debut studio album, written almost entirely with producer Daniel Nigro, who co-wrote 13 of its 14 tracks and produced the record. The Nigro partnership, which began in late 2018, defines the album's camp synth-pop sound and gave Roan the platform to develop her drag-inspired persona. Roan is credited as a writer on every track, with additional contributions from collaborators including Justin Tranter on select songs. The album turned into a slow-building commercial phenomenon, with several tracks charting on the Billboard Hot 100 nearly a year after release.

The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess is Chappell Roan's debut studio album, released September 22, 2023. Produced almost entirely by Daniel Nigro, the album draws on theatrical synth-pop, camp aesthetics, and confessional songwriting about queerness and Midwestern identity. It gained enormous belated traction in 2024 through viral TikTok moments and critical reappraisal, peaking at number four on the Billboard 200 nearly a year after release. Roan co-wrote all 14 tracks with Nigro, with additional collaborators on several songs. Kaleidoscope is her only fully solo-written credit on the album.

Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Femininomenon #66
Chappell RoanDaniel Nigro Chappell RoanDaniel Nigro Daniel NigroMike Wise Chappell Roan (Vocals)
2
Red Wine Supernova #41
Chappell RoanLisa HickoxAmy KuneyDaniel NigroAnnie Schindel Chappell RoanLisa HickoxAmy KuneyDaniel NigroAnnie Schindel Daniel NigroNoah ConradIixa Chappell Roan (Vocals)
3
After Midnight
Chappell RoanDaniel NigroCasey Smith Chappell RoanDaniel NigroCasey Smith Daniel Nigro Chappell Roan (Vocals)
4
Coffee
Chappell RoanMaya KurchnerEric LevaDaniel Nigro Chappell RoanMaya KurchnerEric LevaDaniel Nigro Daniel Nigro Chappell Roan (Vocals)
5
Casual #59
Chappell RoanDaniel NigroMorgan St. Jean Chappell RoanDaniel NigroMorgan St. Jean Daniel NigroRyan Linvill Chappell Roan (Vocals)
6
Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl
Chappell RoanAnnika BennettDaniel NigroJonah ShyMike Wise Chappell RoanAnnika BennettDaniel NigroJonah ShyMike Wise Daniel NigroMike WiseJonah Shy Chappell Roan (Vocals)
7
Hot to Go! #15
Chappell RoanDaniel Nigro Chappell RoanDaniel Nigro Daniel Nigro Chappell Roan (Vocals)
8
My Kink Is Karma #81
Chappell RoanDaniel NigroJustin Tranter Chappell RoanDaniel NigroJustin Tranter Daniel Nigro Chappell Roan (Vocals)
9
Picture You
Chappell RoanDaniel Nigro Chappell RoanDaniel Nigro Daniel Nigro Chappell Roan (Vocals)
10
Kaleidoscope
Chappell Roan Chappell Roan Daniel Nigro Chappell Roan (Vocals)
11
Pink Pony Club #4
Chappell RoanDaniel Nigro Chappell RoanDaniel Nigro Daniel Nigro Chappell Roan (Vocals)
12
Naked in Manhattan
Chappell RoanDaniel NigroSkyler Stonestreet Chappell RoanDaniel NigroSkyler Stonestreet Daniel Nigro Chappell Roan (Vocals)
13
California
Chappell RoanDaniel Nigro Chappell RoanDaniel Nigro Daniel Nigro Chappell Roan (Vocals)
14
Guilty Pleasure
Chappell RoanMarcus AnderssonNate CampanyDaniel Nigro Chappell RoanMarcus AnderssonNate CampanyDaniel Nigro Daniel Nigro Chappell Roan (Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 19 contributors

CR
Chappell Roan
Writer · Vocals
On this album14 written
DN
Daniel Nigro
Writer · Producer
On this album13 written
MW
Mike Wise
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
JS
Jonah Shy
Writer · Producer
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AK
Amy Kuney
Writer
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AS
Annie Schindel
Writer
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AB
Annika Bennett
Writer
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CS
Casey Smith
Writer
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EL
Eric Leva
Writer
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JT
Justin Tranter
Writer
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Lisa Hickox
Writer
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MA
Marcus Andersson
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess

Is The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess Chappell Roan's debut album?
Yes, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess is Chappell Roan's debut studio album. It was released on September 22, 2023, through Amusement Records and Island Records. The standard edition contains 14 tracks.
Did Chappell Roan write The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess herself?
Chappell Roan is credited as a writer on every track, working primarily with producer Daniel Nigro, who co-wrote 13 of the album's 14 songs. Nigro also produced the record and engineered several tracks. Additional collaborators such as Justin Tranter contributed to select songs.
Who produced The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess?
Daniel Nigro produced the album as its primary producer, with additional production from Ryan Linvill and Mike Wise. Nigro began working with Roan in late 2018 and shaped the record's synth-pop sound. The pairing also led Nigro to work with other major pop artists during the same period.
What is the highest-charting single from The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess?
'Good Luck, Babe!' and 'Pink Pony Club' both peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, the album's highest-charting singles. 'Good Luck, Babe!' was added to later editions of the album. 'HOT TO GO!' reached number 15.
Did Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan chart on the Billboard Hot 100?
Yes, 'Pink Pony Club' reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, climbing the chart well after the album's release. It has since been certified multi-platinum by the RIAA. The song became one of Roan's signature tracks.
What awards did The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess win?
At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in 2025, Chappell Roan won Best New Artist. The album itself was nominated for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album. Roan received six nominations across the ceremony.
Is The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess certified platinum?
Yes, the album is certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA in the United States. It also earned 2x Platinum in the United Kingdom and 3x Platinum in New Zealand. Several of its singles carry their own multi-platinum certifications.
How long is The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess?
The album runs about 49 minutes across 14 tracks on its standard edition. It was released on September 22, 2023. Later editions added singles such as 'Pink Pony Club' and 'Good Luck, Babe!'

Sources

Wikipedia: The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess Wikipedia: Chappell Roan discography Grammy.com: Chappell Roan Best New Artist MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess by Chappell Roan