Last night, the 67th GRAMMYs brought together today’s biggest stars to celebrate music and raise funds for victims of the Los Angeles wildfires, making the ceremony an impactful night in more ways than one.
GLAAD’s Vice President of Communications & Talent Anthony Allen Ramos was joined by actress and reality star Chrishell Stause as red carpet correspondents at the event. The two chatted with some of the most prominent names in the industry about the importance of representation in music and voicing their support for the LGBTQ community amid the Trump Administration’s countless attacks against trans people specifically, not two weeks into his presidency.
To talk about her perspective, GLAAD was joined by queer icon and Best New Artist winner Chappell Roan.
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“It’s brutal right now but trans people have always existed and they will forever exist,” Roan began. “They will never, no matter what happens, take trans joy away. That has to be protected more than anything.”
She continues to say, “I would not be here without trans girls. So, just know, that pop music is thinking about you and cares about you.”
Roan tells her trans audience, “I’m trying my best to really stand up for you in every way I can.”
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With executive orders and directives aiming to ban gender-affirming care for minors, ban trans people from the military, restrict funding for schools that are LGBTQ-inclusive, and more, GLAAD has stated in part that, “The Trump administration’s unhinged obsession with attacking transgender people and their health care does not reflect medical fact and does not represent the reality of trans people, youth, and their freedom to be themselves, and make their own health care decisions, without being discriminated against and lied about.”
Stause thanks Roan, saying, “I love that you made queer music mainstream.” To which Roan shares, “It was the girls who made it mainstream. A lot of people walked so I could run.” She credits her ability to express her sexuality through music to artists like Madonna, Rihanna, and Nicki Minaj.
Roan praises her co-writer Justin Tranter for his contributions to her album, calling him “an idol” and sharing, “Justin is always so supportive and such a champion of queer representation and joy.”
Later that night, Roan took the stage and performed her iconic queer anthem Pink Pony Club from her debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.
Chappell Roan went on to be named Best New Artist and called on record labels to ensure better conditions and wages for developing artists. Read more here.
Roan was just one of many queer stars in the spotlight at the 67th Grammys including Doechii, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga and more.
See more of GLAAD’s exclusive clips from the GRAMMYS red carpet here.