Like Westward Expansion, what seems like half of Austin came in a great migration to see Chappell Roan at Austin City Limits Music Festival. They saddled up on pink ponies instead of mustangs. Pink cowboy hats galore,

The ’Good Luck, Babe!’ singer proved why she’s the most exciting pop star of the moment during a headliner-worthy set.

For about a week there, no one was sure Chappell Roan’s Austin City Limits Fest set was going to happen. In the span of a year (or, really, about five months), the singer went from dropped Atlantic Records recording artist to Olivia Rodrigo opening act to biggest pop star in the world. Her skyrocketing success proved to be a bumpy ride.

Fans flooded Austin City Limits Music Festival to see big-time performer Chappell Roan. Here's what it looked like.

The red-headed pop "femininomenon," decked out in cowboy chaps and a belt-buckle top, performed hits like "HOT TO GO!" and "Pink Pony Club," as well as unreleased song "The Subway."