Chappell Roan has become the first artist to score two UK No.1 singles with different tracks in 2025.
The US singer-songwriter debuted at the summit with new single The Subway (Island). It opened with 54,491 units (1,050 digital downloads and 53,441 sales-equivalent streams), according to the Official Charts Company.
As noted in Alan Jones’ charts analysis, its trajectory was markedly different to Pink Pony Club, which reached No.1 in March five years after its release. Pink Pony Club remains in the Top 30 (No.26) and has consumption to date of 1,413,484 units.
“Seeing The Subway enter at No.1 on the UK Official Singles Chart is an incredibly special moment for Island EMI,” said Christina Incocciati, Island EMI head of international marketing. “This is Chappell’s second No.1 single, after Pink Pony Club hit the top spot back in March, and her first song to debut at No.1. Indeed, she is the only person to achieve two No.1 singles this year with two different songs, while her debut album, The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess, has been No.1 one in the UK on two separate occasions.”
The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess climbed 33-12 on the latest chart with week-on-week consumption (4,625 units) up 28.1%. The album has consumption to date of 480,143 units.
Produced and co-written with regular collaborator Daniel Nigro, The Subway was first performed live in 2024.
“We could feel the anticipation for the new single intensify in the UK when those iconic images of Chappell Roan on a New York balcony emerged, creating huge online chatter,” said Christina Incocciati. “Chappell had already performed The Subway live a number of times over the past year, so fans quickly started debating whether this could possibly be the forthcoming release. With The Subway once again showcasing Chappell’s immense vocal and lyrical prowess, and alongside the striking and highly symbolic music video, it is clear what an absolute juggernaut we have on our hands.”
She added: “I have to congratulate and thank Chappell, of course, as well as Drew Simmons and his wonderful team at Foundations Music Management for being so supportive and collaborative on this campaign, as well as our friends and colleagues at Island in the US.
“I’m incredibly proud of the hard work the UK team have put into this, especially Jack McDonald [marketing lead], our brilliant commerce and streaming team as well as the radio team for delivering a lock-out across UK media. Lastly a special shout out to Ilaria Trifoglio who flew to Copenhagen to deliver the Official Charts No.1 trophy to Chappell – it’s been a real team effort.”
The No.1 for Chappell Roan arrives ahead of her headline slot at Reading & Leeds Festival later this month.
“We cannot wait for Chappell to return to the UK later this month when she co-headlines Reading & Leeds,” said Incocciati. “We are witnessing a global superstar blossom before our eyes and it’s a wonderful thing. Chappell fever is about to reach even greater peaks! The song of the summer has arrived!”
Click here to read our Hitmakers feature with Daniel Nigro on the making of Chappell Roan’s Good Luck, Babe!
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