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Luke Combs and Tracy Chapman put on a mesmerizing performance that earned them a standing ovation.
As the duo took the stage during the televised ceremony, the audience was visibly excited by their performance, with many rising to their feet and joining in the singing. Despite being an unexpected pairing, their compatibility was unquestionable, earning admiration from a new wave of fans who appreciate both interpretations of the song.
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Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” soared to the #1 position on the U.S. iTunes chart, marking a historic achievement alongside Luke Combs. This milestone mirrored the success of Combc’ version, which dominated country radio charts and peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Chapman praised Combs’ rendition of “Fast Car” for doing justice to the original. Her decision to perform alongside Combs at the Grammys reflected her satisfaction and appreciation for his version.
“I never expected to find myself on the country charts, but I’m honored to be there,” Chapman told Billboard in a statement. “I’m happy for Luke and his success and grateful that new fans have found and embraced ‘Fast Car.’”
As a devoted fan of Chapman’s, Combs was deeply moved by her words of support. He responded to her statement in his own interview with Billboard.
“Oh man, ‘Fast Car’ has surprised me more than you can imagine. Tracy Chapman wrote this perfect song that that I first heard with my dad and it has stayed with me since. I have played it in my live show now for six-plus years and everyone — I mean everyone — across all these stadiums relates to this song and sings along. That’s the gift of a supernatural song writer. The success of my cover is unreal and I think it’s so cool that Tracy is getting recognized and has reached new milestones. I love that she is out there feeling all the love and that she gave me a shout-out! Thank you, Tracy!”
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Combs posted a heartfelt message to Chapman on his Instagram page on Friday, Feb. 9.
Combs began the post by reflecting on his experiences during Grammy week, expressing gratitude towards his team and loved ones.
“What an unreal Grammy week to say the least. There were so many laughs, tears, hugs, and cheers that it almost doesn’t seem real. From the hotel hangs and rehearsals, to the dinners and post show pizza, the vibes were HIGH. I want to thank my whole team for working tirelessly to make this happen and my wife for always being by my side, I love you. When it comes to the performance it’s still hard to process how amazing it really was to be up there on that stage. No doubt a defining moment of my career.”
He then went into his message of gratitude towards Chapman, acknowledging the profound impact she has had on his musical journey.
“Tracy, I want to send my sincerest thanks to you for allowing me to be a part of your moment. Thank you for the impact you have had on my musical journey, and the musical journeys of countless other singers, songwriters, musicians, and fans alike.”
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“I hope you felt how much you mean to the world that night. We were all in awe of you up there and I was just the guy lucky enough to have the best seat in the house.”
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Watch Luke Combs and Tracy Chapman’s full performance of “Fast Car” at the Grammys below!
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