Chappell Roan rode into Saturday Night Live on November 2 with all the flair of a rhinestone cowboy (and way better music, thank you very much). Sure, her journey to SNL fame had a few bumps and bruises, but once she hit that iconic stage, it was smooth as a fresh jar of peanut butter.
With the wind of her blockbuster album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, blowing in her favor, Roan wasn’t just there to perform; she was there to make a statement. She launched into “Pink Pony Club” with the kind of gusto that would make even the most jaded New Yorker stop scrolling on their phone and pay attention. And just when the audience was catching its breath, she hit them with a new track, “The Giver”—and boy, did she give.
But it wasn’t just Roan serving up surprises! In a plot twist only SNL could deliver, Vice President Kamala Harris popped up in a surprise cameo, reminding America of a small event coming up soon—oh, right, the U.S. election! Because if there’s one thing we needed on a night of musical magic and rhinestone dreams, it was the VP herself giving us a nudge toward the polls.
All in all, it was a wild night of high kicks, harmonies, and a healthy dose of democracy. 🎤