While many festival attendees opted for comfy sneakers, breathable fabrics, and hydration backpacks, there was a juxtaposing assortment of form-fitting denim and western wear and loose, transparent dresses despite the blistering temperatures and relentless sun.

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."

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.