CHAPPELL ROAN is one of the biggest stars of 2024, dominating the charts with her debut album The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess.
But success has come at a cost — and the past few months have seen cancelled shows and public outbursts, both in person and online.
So I can’t say I’m surprised to learn that the Good Luck, Babe! singer has had another major falling out, sacking her manager after a bitter row about her future.
Music industry ace Nick Bobetsky, who was named one of the world’s greatest managers by Music Business Worldwide earlier this year, had been with Chappell since 2020.
He helped pick up the pieces and turn her into a star after she was brutally dropped by Atlantic Records.
A source said: “Nick signed on to manage Chappell shortly before Atlantic dropped her in 2020.
“After they did, he was the one who helped turn her fortunes around and make her the star she is today.
“It’s no secret that the stress of international success has taken its toll on Chappell and they had been clashing more and more about the direction she should go in.
“In one regard it’s gutting they are no longer working together but those in her circle saw it coming.”
Speaking just weeks ago, Nick gushed about Chappell’s epic 12 months and how she worked with him around the clock to hit the big time.
Nick said: “It was hard for her to get dropped.
“But it led to a focus on what to do next.
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“When she was still only 19, it was clear to me that Chappell was going to be an artist that really mattered for a long time.”
In August Chappell let rip on TikTok at “weird” and “entitled fans” following her for pictures.
She fumed: “I don’t give a f*** if you think it’s selfish of me to say no for a photo or for your time or for a hug.
“That’s not normal. That’s weird.
“I don’t want whatever it is you think you’re supposed to be entitled to when you see a celebrity.”
Chappell later said at the prospect of winning a Grammy Award for her debut album: “I’m kind of hoping I don’t win, because then everyone will get off my ass.”
Nominations are out next week, so we will soon see.
