Role Model brought charm, falsetto, and just the right amount of flirt to the 2025 Governors Ball Music Festival in New York this weekend, and fans are still recovering.
Known offstage as Tucker Pillsbury, the alt-pop star delivered a polished and energetic performance that fully leaned into his signature style: effortless vocal flips and emotionally expressive tones that had the crowd swooning from start to finish. His set wasn’t just sonically impressive, it was a full-on vibe.
Reviews for Role Model’s performance have been glowing, with one outlet praising his “charming and energetic stage presence” and calling the show “one of the day’s most unexpectedly heartfelt highlights.”
The real moment of the night, though? When Tucker performed his viral hit “Sally (When the Wine Runs Out)” and brought out none other than Conan Gray as his surprise guest, and yes, Conan was Sally.
In what’s become a Role Model tradition, he invites a fan or celeb guest to join him on stage for the song’s playful dance, but this time, it ended in a kiss. Needless to say, the crowd (and the internet) lost it.
Between the music, the moment, and that kiss… Role Model’s Gov Ball set wasn’t just a performance, it was a statement. You can catch the heartthrob on tour this summer with Gracie Abrahams and several festival stops; get all that info here!
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