Tracy Chapman becomes first Black songwriter to win Song of the Year in CMA Awards' 56-year history
"I want to thank Tracy Chapman for writing one of the greatest songs of all time," said Luke Combs, whose remake made "Fast Car" a hit again 35 years after its release.
Reclusive singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman wasn’t present at the 57th annual Country Music Association Awards Wednesday. However, she was still one of the big stars of the night, when her signature song, “Fast Car” — which became a breakout hit for Luke Combs this past summer — won Song and Single of the Year, 35 whole years after she first recorded and released her version.
"I want to thank Tracy Chapman for writing one of the greatest songs of all time," said Luke Combs, whose remake made "Fast Car" a hit again 35 years after its release.
Reclusive singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman wasn’t present at the 57th annual Country Music Association Awards Wednesday. However, she was still one of the big stars of the night, when her signature song, “Fast Car” — which became a breakout hit for Luke Combs this past summer — won Song and Single of the Year, 35 whole years after she first recorded and released her version.