According to a report from Variety, Luke Combs is rumored to be performing with Tracy Chapman at the 2024 Grammy Awards. Tracy Chapman, who doesn't typically make public appearances, is possibly making an exception for this event.
According to insiders, Variety has revealed that Chapman will be performing "Fast Car" with Luke Combs. The song, originally a folk-pop hit in the late '80s by Chapman, tells the story of a couple trying to break free from recurring poverty. Combs adopted the song in 2023, including a cover of it on his Gettin' Old album, which helped propel his version of "Fast Car" to the top of the country radio charts.
If Chapman does decide to perform at the Grammys, it would be unexpected and probably one of the most discussed moments of the event. Variety reports that she has only been seen performing on camera three times since 2009, when she finished her last tour.
Combs has openly expressed his desire to sing "Fast Car" with the original songwriter and singer. Despite his country cover reaching No. 1 in July, his team stated that there are currently no plans for him to perform with Chapman. However, they mentioned that he would be thrilled if the opportunity presented itself in the future.
Although she has mostly kept a low profile after the song's popularity resurfaced, Chapman has made a few statements expressing her support for Combs' success with "Fast Car." When the song reached No. 1 on the country charts, she mentioned feeling pleased for Combs and thankful for a new group of fans who are enjoying her song. She also mentioned feeling honored to be on the country charts, even though she didn't anticipate it.
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 went 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 a message from her was read out loud from the stage after her win was announced.
"I regret not being able to attend tonight. It is a great honor to have my song acknowledged again after 35 years since it was first released. Thank you to the CMAs and a special shoutout to Luke and all the fans of 'Fast Car'."
Combs' song "Fast Car" has been nominated for Best Country Solo Performance at the Grammys this year. This is his seventh nomination at the ceremony, 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 live streaming on Paramount+.
15 country music artists who have not received a Grammy award, listed in order of ranking. This list was compiled by Billy Dukes.
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