According to a report from Variety, it is said that Luke Combs will be performing with Tracy Chapman at the upcoming Grammy Awards in 2024. Tracy Chapman, who usually avoids public appearances, may be making an exception for this special event.
According to insiders, Chapman will be joining Luke Combs for a performance of "Fast Car," a folk-pop hit from the late '80s that tells the story of a couple trying to break free from poverty. The song was unexpectedly included in Combs' 2023 album, Gettin' Old, and became a hit on country radio charts.
If Chapman decides to perform at the Grammys, it will be unexpected and probably a highlight of the night. Variety reports that she has only sung on camera three times since 2009, when she finished her last tour.
Combs has openly expressed his desire to perform "Fast Car" with the original songwriter and recording artist. Despite the country cover reaching No. 1 in July, his team stated that he currently has no plans to perform with Chapman. However, they mentioned that he would be thrilled if the opportunity to do so ever came up.
Although she has mostly kept a low profile since the song became popular again, Chapman has released a few statements showing her support for Combs' success with "Fast Car." When the song reached No. 1 on the country charts, she expressed her happiness for Combs and thanked a new group of fans for embracing her song. She mentioned that she never anticipated being on the country charts, but she is grateful for the honor.
During the 2023 CMA Awards in November, "Fast Car" was awarded Song of the Year. This award is specifically for songwriters, so it 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 out loud from the stage after her win was announced.
"I regret not being able to attend tonight. It is a great honor for my song to be acknowledged again after 35 years since its release. Thank you to the CMAs and a special shoutout to Luke and all the supporters of 'Fast Car'."
Combs' song "Fast Car" has been nominated for Best Country Solo Performance at the Grammy Awards this year. This nomination is his seventh 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 can also be streamed live on Paramount+.
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