Luke CombsandTracy Chapmanserenaded the audience with a duet of “Fast Car” at the 2024Grammy Awards.The performance was prefaced with Combs, 33, recalling his memories of listening to Chapman’s original version of “Fast Car.” He explained the hit was his “favorite song before I even knew what a favorite song was.“The country singer and the singer-songwriter, 59, then took the stage to perform their own rendition of Chapman’s 1988 hit song during the ceremony at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The televised performance marked Chapman’s first since singing onLate Night with Seth Myersin 2020. She last toured in 2009.Taylor SwiftandBrandi Carlilewere seen standing during the performance and the entire audience gave the pair a standing ovation at the conclusion of the song.Tracy Chapman, left and Luke Combs, right, at the 66th Grammy Awards held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024.Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via GettyTheir duet follows Combs’ chart-topping cover of the hit song, released more than three decades after its first release. His cover also received a nomination for best country solo performance at this year’s ceremony.Kevin Winter/GettyCombs first released the twangy cover in April 2023, and the track raced to the top of the country music charts, as well as peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.In DecemberCombs exclusively told PEOPLEthat he began performing the song because it invoked happy childhood memories with his father, Chester Combs.Tracy Chapman performs onstage during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Amy Sussman/Getty"When I was 5 years old, my dad and I would be in his truck, and he would always play music for me. He had a Tracy Chapman cassette tape, and ‘Fast Car’ is one of the first songs I remember,” the North Carolina native told PEOPLE. “I’ve always been a huge fan of it and think of my dad and our time together when I hear it.““I always thought it was one of the best songs of all time, so I guess I shouldn’t be too surprised,” said Combs. “But there’s nothing like Tracy’s version, so I thought it would just be a nice complement to the original but never really expected mine to take off quite the way it did.“Ahead of Combs’ acknowledgmentof the song’s personal emotional significance, Chapman spoke about the cover withBillboardin July. “I never expected to find myself on the country charts, but I’m honored to be there.“She continued to praise the country singer’s version to the outlet, “I’m happy for Luke and his success and grateful that new fans have found and embraced ‘Fast Car.'“Luke Combs performs onstage during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 4, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Kevin Winter/GettyChapman was just 24 years old when the song came out, and PEOPLE described it at the time as “a female companion piece to one of Springsteen’s bucket-seat sagas.““Fast Car” was the lead single offTracy Chapman, and it received a massive boost after Chapman performed it at the Mandela concert at Wembley Stadium in London. Then a relatively unknown artist, she was added to the bill at the last minute after Stevie Wonder dropped out.Other performers for Grammys night include the singer’s former collaboratorTravis Scott, along withBillie Eilish,Olivia Rodrigo,Dua Lipa,Joni Mitchell,Billy Joel,Burna Boy,U2as well asSZA.Christina Aguilera,Lenny Kravitz,Lionel Richie,Mark Ronson,Maluma,Meryl Streep,Samara Joy,Taylor TomlinsonandOprah Winfreyare set to present.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.See PEOPLE’s full coverage of the 66th annualGrammy Awardsas they’re broadcasting live on CBS from theCrypto.comArena in Los Angeles.
Luke CombsandTracy Chapmanserenaded the audience with a duet of “Fast Car” at the 2024Grammy Awards.
The performance was prefaced with Combs, 33, recalling his memories of listening to Chapman’s original version of “Fast Car.” He explained the hit was his “favorite song before I even knew what a favorite song was.”
The country singer and the singer-songwriter, 59, then took the stage to perform their own rendition of Chapman’s 1988 hit song during the ceremony at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The televised performance marked Chapman’s first since singing onLate Night with Seth Myersin 2020. She last toured in 2009.
Taylor SwiftandBrandi Carlilewere seen standing during the performance and the entire audience gave the pair a standing ovation at the conclusion of the song.
Tracy Chapman, left and Luke Combs, right, at the 66th Grammy Awards held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024.Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty
Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty
Their duet follows Combs’ chart-topping cover of the hit song, released more than three decades after its first release. His cover also received a nomination for best country solo performance at this year’s ceremony.
Kevin Winter/Getty
Combs first released the twangy cover in April 2023, and the track raced to the top of the country music charts, as well as peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In DecemberCombs exclusively told PEOPLEthat he began performing the song because it invoked happy childhood memories with his father, Chester Combs.
Tracy Chapman performs onstage during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Amy Sussman/Getty
Amy Sussman/Getty
“When I was 5 years old, my dad and I would be in his truck, and he would always play music for me. He had a Tracy Chapman cassette tape, and ‘Fast Car’ is one of the first songs I remember,” the North Carolina native told PEOPLE. “I’ve always been a huge fan of it and think of my dad and our time together when I hear it.”
“I always thought it was one of the best songs of all time, so I guess I shouldn’t be too surprised,” said Combs. “But there’s nothing like Tracy’s version, so I thought it would just be a nice complement to the original but never really expected mine to take off quite the way it did.”
Ahead of Combs’ acknowledgmentof the song’s personal emotional significance, Chapman spoke about the cover withBillboardin July. “I never expected to find myself on the country charts, but I’m honored to be there.”
She continued to praise the country singer’s version to the outlet, “I’m happy for Luke and his success and grateful that new fans have found and embraced ‘Fast Car.'”
Luke Combs performs onstage during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 4, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Kevin Winter/Getty
Chapman was just 24 years old when the song came out, and PEOPLE described it at the time as “a female companion piece to one of Springsteen’s bucket-seat sagas.”
“Fast Car” was the lead single offTracy Chapman, and it received a massive boost after Chapman performed it at the Mandela concert at Wembley Stadium in London. Then a relatively unknown artist, she was added to the bill at the last minute after Stevie Wonder dropped out.
Other performers for Grammys night include the singer’s former collaboratorTravis Scott, along withBillie Eilish,Olivia Rodrigo,Dua Lipa,Joni Mitchell,Billy Joel,Burna Boy,U2as well asSZA.
Christina Aguilera,Lenny Kravitz,Lionel Richie,Mark Ronson,Maluma,Meryl Streep,Samara Joy,Taylor TomlinsonandOprah Winfreyare set to present.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
See PEOPLE’s full coverage of the 66th annualGrammy Awardsas they’re broadcasting live on CBS from theCrypto.comArena in Los Angeles.
source: people.com
