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Luke Combs and Tracy Chapman Set to Wow Fans with “Fast Car” Performance at the 2024 Grammy Awards

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According to a report from Variety, Luke Combs is set to perform with Tracy Chapman at the upcoming Grammy Awards in 2024. Despite rarely making public appearances, Chapman may make an exception for this event.

According to insiders familiar with the situation, Variety has stated that Chapman and Luke Combs will perform "Fast Car" together. This song was originally released by Chapman in the late 1980s and tells the story of a couple trying to break free from poverty. Combs included a cover of the song on his album Gettin' Old in 2023, which helped it reach the top of the country radio charts.

If Chapman decides to perform at the Grammys, it would be unexpected and probably a highlight of the evening. Variety reports that she has only been seen performing on camera three times since 2009, when she finished her last tour.

However, Combs has openly expressed his desire to sing "Fast Car" alongside its original songwriter and singer. After his country cover reached number one in July, his team stated that there were no current plans for a joint performance with Chapman. Still, they mentioned that he would be enthusiastic if the chance to perform together ever came up.

Even though she has been mostly private about the song's comeback, Chapman has made a few comments in support of Combs' success with "Fast Car." When the song reached No. 1 on the country charts, she expressed happiness for Combs and gratitude for a new group of fans enjoying her music. She mentioned that she never imagined being on the country charts, but 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 specifically for songwriters, so the honor was given to Chapman, who became the first Black woman to win CMA Song of the Year as the sole songwriter. Although Chapman was not present at the ceremony, a message from her was read aloud from the stage after her win was announced.

I apologize for not being able to attend tonight. It is a great honor to have my song recognized again after 35 years since its release. I appreciate the recognition from the CMAs and want to give a special thanks to Luke and all the fans of 'Fast Car.'

Combs' song "Fast Car" has been nominated for Best Country Solo Performance at this year's Grammy Awards. This nomination is his seventh at the ceremony and if he wins, it will be his first Grammy award.

The 2024 Grammy Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California on Sunday, February 4, 2024. The event will be televised on CBS and will also be available for live streaming on Paramount+.

15 Country music artists who have never received a Grammy award are listed in this ranking. This list was created by Billy Dukes.

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