Tracy Chapman creates history again at 2023 CMA with hit track 'Fast Car'
Tracy Chapman’s 'Fast Car' wins the 2023 CMA Awards making history once again
Tracy Chapman’s Fast Car continues to make history as it won the 57th CMA Awards for song of the year, 35 years after its debut in 1988.
The Grammy winning artist could not make it to the ceremony but sent in an acceptance speech to the country music category’s representative, Sarah Evans.
“I’m sorry I couldn’t join you all tonight. It’s truly an honor for my song to be newly recognized after 35 years of its debut. Wow! Thank you to the CMAs and a special thanks to Luke and to all of the fans of Fast Car,” Evans read on behalf of Chapman.
Fast Car resurfaced to popularity in July when country music singer, Luke Combs released a cover of the hit single.
Chapman became the first black woman to top the charts of Country Airplay and reached number 1 on Billboard’s Country Songwriters chart thanks to Comb’s cover.
As reported by Billboard, Chapman said, “I never expected to find myself on the country charts, but I’m honored to be there. I’m happy for Luke and his success and grateful that new fans have found and embraced Fast Car.”
Shortly after Chapman’s award, Luke Combs won the award of single of the year for his cover of Fast Car.
Belonging to the album Tracy Chapman, Fast Car was released on April 6, 1988 as the lead single which became a top-ten hit in the US and a top-five hit on the UK Singles Chart.
The song proceeded to score a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and two Grammy nominations: song of the year and record of the year.
