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Tracy Chapman’s Original ‘Fast Car’ Drives Back Up the Billboard Hot 100
Following Tracy Chapman’s emotional duet with Luke Combs at the 2024 Grammy Awards, her original version of ‘Fast Car’ surged to No. 1 on the iTunes chart
Chapman, 59, appeared at the 2024 Grammy Awards on February 4, joining Luke Combs for a duet of “Fast Car.” Combs’ cover of Chapman’s 1988 hit dominated country radio and racked up accolades at country music award shows, so the moment on Sunday’s event was a chance for her to collect her flowers from the audience gathered at the Crypto.com arena and those watching at home. 1 position on iTunes’ Top Song charts, ahead of the newly-minted Grammy winner Miley Cyrus(“Flowers”), Billy Joel(“Turn the Lights Back On”) and Combs’ rendition of “Fast Car.” Grammy disses have taken many forms over the years, but in the 21st century, much of the commentary has focused on the awards show’s history of excluding women and Black artists from the major categories.
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