According to a report from Variety, Luke Combs is set to perform with Tracy Chapman at the Grammy Awards in 2024. Chapman, who usually avoids public appearances, may make an exception for this event.
According to insiders, Chapman and Luke Combs will perform "Fast Car" together. The song, originally a hit in the late 80s, tells the story of a couple trying to break free from poverty. Combs included a cover of the song on his album in 2023, which helped it reach the top of the country radio charts.
If Chapman decides to perform at the Grammys, it will be unexpected and probably one of the highlights of the night. Variety reports that she has only been in front of cameras three times since 2009, when she finished her last tour.
Combs has openly expressed his desire to sing "Fast Car" alongside the original songwriter and performer. Despite reaching No. 1 with his country cover, his team stated in July that there were no current plans for a collaboration with Chapman. However, they mentioned that he would be enthusiastic if the chance to perform together presented itself.
Although she has not been very visible in the public eye since the song became popular again, Chapman has made a few statements in support of Combs' success with "Fast Car." When the song reached No. 1 on the country charts, she expressed her happiness for Combs and gratitude towards a new generation of fans who are enjoying her song. She mentioned that she didn't anticipate being on the country charts, but she feels honored to be included.
During the 2023 CMA Awards in November, the song "Fast Car" was awarded Song of the Year. This award is given specifically to the songwriters, and in this case, it was presented to Chapman, who became the first Black woman to win CMA Song of the Year as the sole songwriter. Chapman was not present at the ceremony, but she did send a message to be read out loud from the stage after her win was declared.
I apologize for not being able to attend the event tonight. It is a great privilege for my song to be acknowledged again, 35 years after its release. I am grateful to the CMAs, Luke, and all the fans of 'Fast Car' for their support.
Combs' song "Fast Car" has been nominated for Best Country Solo Performance at the Grammys this year. This nomination is his seventh at the awards ceremony. If he wins, it will be his first Grammy award.
The 2024 Grammy Awards is scheduled to take place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California on Sunday, February 4, 2024. The event will be televised on CBS and also available for live streaming on Paramount+.
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