According to a report from Variety, there's a possibility that Tracy Chapman will make a rare appearance at the 2024 Grammy Awards to perform with Luke Combs.
According to insiders, Variety has revealed that Chapman will be performing "Fast Car" with Luke Combs. The song, originally a folk-pop hit from the late 1980s by Chapman, tells the story of a couple trying to break free from poverty. Combs included a cover of the song on his Gettin' Old album in 2023, which helped propel it to the top of the country radio charts.
If Chapman decides to perform at the Grammys, it will be unexpected and probably one of the most discussed events of the evening. Reports from Variety indicate that she has only appeared on camera three times since 2009, when she finished her last tour.
Combs has openly expressed his desire to perform "Fast Car" with its original songwriter and recording artist. Although his team stated in July that there were no current plans for a collaboration with Chapman, they mentioned that Combs would be enthusiastic if the opportunity presented itself.
Even though she has kept a low profile regarding the renewed popularity of the song, Chapman has released a few statements expressing her support for Combs' success with "Fast Car." When the song reached No. 1 on the country charts, she mentioned that she was pleased for Combs and thankful for a new group of fans who are enjoying her song. She also mentioned that she never anticipated being on the country charts, but she feels honored to be there.
During the 2023 CMA Awards in November, "Fast Car" was awarded Song of the Year. This award is specifically for songwriters, so Tracy Chapman, the songwriter of the song, became the first Black woman to win the CMA Song of the Year as the sole songwriter. Although Chapman was not present at the ceremony, a message from her was read out loud from the stage after her win was announced.
"I apologize for not being able to attend the event tonight. It is a great honor for my song to be acknowledged 35 years after its release. I am grateful to the CMAs and especially to Luke and all the fans of 'Fast Car'."
"Fast Car" by Combs has been nominated for Best Country Solo Performance at this year's Grammy Awards. This nomination is his seventh at the Grammys and if he wins, it will be his first Grammy award.
The 2024 Grammy Awards will be held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California on February 4, 2024. The event will be shown on CBS and available for streaming on Paramount+.
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