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All it takes is one midwest pop princess to turn anOscarsviewing party into a pink pony club.
“Thank you so much for believing in me.
She then placed a sparkly pink cowboy hat on the legends head, before launching into the song.
Elton John and Chappell Roan.Credit:Michael Kovac/Getty
Another highlight of the evening includedRoan coveringJohn’s 1970 hit “Your Song.”
John later posted a snippet of the performance toInstagram.
“Sharing this moment together at #EJAFOscars was nothing short of magical,” he captioned the post.
Chappell Roan and Elton John perform onstage at Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 33rd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party.Michael Kovac/Getty
“From the moment we heard [Chappell Roan] we knew she was going to be a star.
“Her ability to blend vulnerability with empowerment in her songwriting is nothing short of extraordinary.
Chappell’s live performances are also a spectacle of passion and authenticity.
Chappell Roan and Elton John perform onstage at Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 33rd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party.Michael Kovac/Getty
Watching her grow and carve out her place in the industry has been a joy.”
He continued, “Its thrilling to witness the start of what promises to be a truly remarkable career.
