The ’80s folk rock classic has floored its way to No. 1 on the country charts.
After catapulting Chapman to stardom back in 1988, earning her an award for Best Pop Vocal at the 31st annual Grammy Awards in 1989, the mellow folk rock tune about a young girl’s desire to escape from poverty has floored its way back into the spotlight courtesy of country star Combs, barreling all the way to the No. 1 slot on this week’s Billboard’s Country Airplay chart.
in a written statement. “I’m happy for Luke and his success and grateful that new fans have found and embraced ‘Fast Car.’” On top of being the first artist to drive “Fast Car” to a No. 1 spot, Combs has also earned No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week — Chapman’s original version peaked in 1988 at No. 6 on the Hot 100.that Chapman had already earned approximately $500,000 in publishing royalties since Combs’ album dropped in March.
Besides her win for “Fast Car,” Chapman also picked up Best Contemporary Folk Album and Best New Artist at the Grammys in 1989. She received three nominations as well: “Fast Car” for Record of the Year and Song of the Year, and “Tracy Chapman” for Album of the Year. A decade or so after her big break, Chapman largely retreated from the spotlight, and has mostly laid low professionally, ever since.
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