Chappell Roan found a friend in Elton John. On Wednesday, Dec. 11, the "Rocket Man" singer was named TIME 's Icon of the Year ...
With her Top New Artist win, Roan succeeded over fellow finalists Shaboozey, Teddy Swims, Tommy Richman and Benson Boone.
From presidential hopefuls to tradwives to epic Olympic fails, this year kept us glued to the internet — for better or for worse.