Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs' iconic duet was a highlight of the 2024 Grammys. The crowd was in awe when the singer-songwriter joined the country artist for a performance of her 1988 song “Fast Car.” Celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves, and Kelly Clarkson were seen on their feet, singing along. Some of them were even caught wiping tears from their eyes. Tracy's appearance was a huge surprise, as she's only performed in front of the camera three times since 2009.
Luke covered "Fast Car" in 2023, which made the song top the charts that year. His cover made Tracy the first Black woman to top Billboard’s Country Airplay chart as a song’s solo writer.
The cover was nominated for best country solo performance at the Grammy's for 2024. However, it lost to Chris Stapleton’s “White Horse.”
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People in the comments reacted to the duet.
"You can see what an honor it was for Luke to sing with Tracy," one person wrote. "What a beautiful performance."
"I have watched this like fifty times already," another person commented. "Been waiting for this moment since the 90s. And TRACY CHAPMAN did not disappoint. ♥️ Legend. A rare musician who has maintained her artistic integrity. Respect."
