Chappell Roan makes history with ‘The Giver’ becoming the first ever openly queer country song to top the Hot Country Songs chart in the US

Chappell Roan has made history on the American Billboard charts with her new queer single, The Giver, which marks the artist’s first foray into the country genre.

The song, which parodies conventional country lyrical norms by candidly talking about lesbian intimacy, has earned Chappell a history-making title by becoming the first ever openly queer country song to top the Hot Country Songs chart in the US.

The Giver, which Chappell calls her version of “cuntry”, features lyrics about fulfilling women’s sexual desires better than any man could: “And other boys may need a map / But I can close my eye / And have you wrapped around my fingers like that”.

In an Instagram post before the single’s debut, Chappell admitted she had reservations, writing: “It is def a bold and scary move to release a full ass country song after only releasing one song last year and it having such a success in the pop genre .. (like I am very scared as I type this lol)”.

On, Saturday, March 1, Chappell dedicated a BRIT Award to “trans artists, drag queens and Sinead O’Connor” during an emotional speech.

The 27-year-old chart-topper star, scooped two gongs at the 2025 BRIT Awards – winning Best International Song for her track Good Luck, Babe! and International Artist of the Year award.

While accepting the Best International Artist award, the singer, who is lesbian, sounded emotional as she paid tribute to the LGBTQ+ community.

Chappell said: “Chappell Roan was born through experiencing queer joy. It’s so special, I had to write an entire album about it.”

She continued, “I dedicate this to trans artists, to drag queens, to fashion students, sex workers, and Sinead O’Connor. Because of all those people – they have laid the groundwork for me to be here today. I did not give up because of them, and I will continue going because of them.”