Role Model

Tucker Harrington Pillsbury (born May 15, 1997), better known by his stage name Role Model (stylized in all caps), is an American singer-songwriter. After self-releasing his debut EP, Arizona in the Summer, in 2017, he earned a following online and was signed to Interscope Records in 2018. He later released two EPs—Oh, How Perfect and Our Little Angel (2020)—through Interscope and Polydor. His first full-length album, Rx, came out in 2022. His second album, Kansas Anymore, was published in 2024, with a third, Chuck Timely & the Hourglass, being released in 2026.

Early life Tucker Pillsbury was born in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. His father, Rusty, is a real estate appraiser, and his mother, Susan Pillsbury, is a special education teacher in Cape Elizabeth. As a child, he was heavily inspired by Elvis Presley, and would perform for his family while dressed as Elvis. His single "Minimal" was released in May 2019 along with a music video. He was featured on the song "Fucked Up, Kinda" from Julia Michaels's EP, Inner Monologue Part 2, released in June 2019. He released the music video for his single "Hello!" in October 2019. In November 2019, he released his second EP, Oh, How Perfect, in November 2019 through Interscope Records and Polydor Records. His first headlining tour, the Far from Perfect Tour, took place throughout late 2019. A music video for his song "Blind" was released in October 2020. In July 2021, he released the single "Forever&more", and in September 2021, he released the single "Death Wish". On February 18, 2022, he released the single "If Jesus Saves, She's My Type" alongside its music video. The same day, Role Model also announced the title, the tracklist, and the official release date of his debut album. In March 2022, he released the album's third single "Neverletyougo" with a music video. His debut album, Rx, was released on April 8, 2022. The music video for "Rx", the title track, was released on April 8, 2022.

On February 17, 2023, he released the single "A Little More Time" alongside an official music video co-directed by himself and Emma Chamberlain.

He released his second album, Kansas Anymore, in July 2024. He then released a deluxe edition of the album, Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye), in February 2025, alongside the upbeat country-inspired single, "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out", which gained some popularity on TikTok after he teased the song pre-release. The album, overall, received positive reviews from audience and critics alike, with ACRN Media praising Pillsbury for his growth and transition into a pop-folk sound.

Beginning in September 2024, he performed as an opening act for the US leg of Gracie Abrams' world tour for her second album, The Secret of Us, concluding in October 2024.

On December 9, 2024, Role Model was announced to be the opener for Gracie Abrams' The Secret of Us Deluxe Tour commencing in July 2025.

On May 19, 2025, it was announced that Role Model will star in Netflix's and Lena Dunham's rom-com Good Sex, starring Natalie Portman and Mark Ruffalo, coming out in 2027, marking his first on-screen acting role. However, it was later announced that the filming for the movie would clash with his The Secret of Us Deluxe Tour dates, notifying that he would only play four dates out of the eleven initially announced.

On October 11, 2025, Role Model was the musical guest on an episode of Saturday Night Live where he performed "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out", in which Charli XCX made a surprise cameo during the performance. He also performed "Some Protector", off of the deluxe version of his album Kansas Anymore.

On December 6, 2025, he was honored at the ninth annual Variety Hitmakers Awards, where he was awarded Triple Threat of the Year.

On January 2, 2026, he performed at the 2026 NHL Winter Classic. In Fall 2026, he will tour North America in support of his latest album, Chuck Timely & the Hourglass.

Artistry Pillsbury allegedly took his name from Paul Rudd's character in the 2008 film Role Models. and bedroom pop. He has called Mac Miller an inspiration of his due to his influence on the city of Pittsburgh, and called meeting him "the most pivotal moment in my life". Critics have described his lyrics, which discuss topics such as sex, mental health, and relationships,

Throughout his career, he has been very open about mental health issues and his own depression. As of 2019, he is based in Hollywood. Their break-up was announced in October 2023.

From 2025 to 2026, Pillsbury was in a relationship with actress Dakota Johnson.

Discography Studio albums + List of studio albums, with details and chart positions Title Details Peak chart positions US AUS CAN IRE UK Rx Released: April 8, 2022 Label: Interscope, Polydor Format: Digital download, streaming, 12″ vinyl, CD — — — — — — Kansas Anymore Released: July 19, 2024 Label: Interscope, Polydor Format: Digital download, streaming, 12″ vinyl, CD 82 17 — 47 — 92 Chuck Timely & the Hourglass Released: August 7, 2026 Label: Interscope, Polydor Format: Digital download, streaming, 12″ vinyl, CD 10 4 19 19 9 6"—" denotes a release that did not register on that chart.

Reissues + List of reissues, with details and chart positions Title Details Peak chart positions NZ Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye) Released: February 14, 2025 Label: Interscope, Polydor Format: Digital download, streaming, 12" vinyl, CD 20

Extended plays + List of extended plays, with details Title Details Arizona in the Summer Released: January 30, 2017 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming Oh, How Perfect Released: November 13, 2019 Label: Interscope, Polydor Formats: Digital download, streaming Our Little Angel Released: October 21, 2020 Label: Interscope, Polydor Formats: 12″ vinyl, digital download, streaming

Singles + List of singles, with title, year, chart positions, and album Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US USAAA USAlt. US Pop USRock AUS CAN IRE NZHot UK — — — — — — — — — — "A Little More Time" 2023 — — — — — — — — — — "Oh, Gemini" 2024 — — — — — — — — — — Kansas Anymore "Deeply Still in Love" — — — — — — — — 31 — "Look at That Woman" — — — — — — — — — — RMNZ: Gold ARIA: Platinum BPI: Silver MC: Platinum RMNZ: Platinum Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye) "The Longest Goodbye" — — — — — — — — 30 — "Saddle Again" — — — — — — — — — — Nobody Wants This "High Hopes 3000" 2026 95 — — — 19 89 — 64 6 83 Chuck Timely & the Hourglass "Joy" — — — — 50 — — — 1 —"—" denotes a release that did not register on that chart.

Other charted songs + List of other charted songs, with title, year, chart positions, and album Title Year Peak chart positions Album USRock NZHot UK "Afterglow" 2018 — — — 59 — "Writing's on the Wall"2024 25 40 — 98 Kansas Anymore "Old Recliners" 2025 — — 37 — Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye) "Some Protector" — — 35 — "Song Is All You Get" 2026 — — 13 — — Chuck Timely & the Hourglass "Love I You" 45 — 8 — — "Chasing Midnight" — — 12 — — "Harmony" 44 — 6 — — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory."*" denotes that the chart did not exist at that time.

Tours TOURx (2022) No Place Like Tour (2024–2025) Chuck On Tour (2026–2027)

Supporting Malibu Nights World Tour (2019) The Secret of Us Tour (2024) The Secret of Us Deluxe Tour (2025)