Chappell Roan Rocks Forest Hills Stadium with Nancy Wilson: A Night of 'Barracuda' and Hits
Chappell Roan surprised her fans by inviting Heart's Nancy Wilson to join her for a cover of 'Barracuda' during her live show at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York. The performance was part of Roan's four scheduled dates at the venue, where she also played her hit songs like 'Femininomenon', 'After Midnight', 'Naked In Manhattan', and 'Guilty Pleasure'. Roan, known for covering Heart's classic song 'Barracuda' at her shows, took it up a notch by having Wilson play guitar and duet with her on stage.
Roan has a special connection to Heart's 'Barracuda', as it was her most-listened-to song of 2024 according to her Spotify Wrapped results. The pop star's summer has been filled with headline shows at festivals worldwide, including a standout performance at Reading & Leeds that received a glowing five-star review from NME. The review highlighted the sense of camaraderie and community in the crowd during Roan's set, with fans coming together to dance and sing along to her music.
Despite not releasing an album since 2023's 'The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess', Roan is looking forward to her future projects. She mentioned that she has "no idea" what her next album will sound like but is excited to take a break after her US shows to focus on writing new music. As her shows in Queens continue, Roan is enjoying the success of her recent performances and is looking forward to what the future holds for her music career.