It’s about to be a feminomenon — Chappell Roan is set to induct Cyndi Lauper into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at the 40th annual ceremony on Nov. 8. In an Instagram video announcing the news, Roan shared her excitement about the induction and spoke directly to the impact Lauper has had on her and her career.

“She has inspired me with her fashion and her hair, and of course, her makeup, her music,” the singer said. “I actually auditioned with ‘True Colors’ for America’s Got Talent when I was 13. I didn’t make it, but the song is still incredible. I’m so excited, thank you for having me.”

Last year, in an interview with Playbill and in her documentary Let the Canary Sing , Lauper shared her own admiration for Roan’s rising career. “Such dusky, yearning keyboard pop,” she sai

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