Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs.Photo:John Shearer/GettyTracy Chapman’sappearanceat the66th annual Grammy Awardshelped take “Fast Car” to the top of the charts.After the singer-songwriter, 59, took the stage withLuke Combson Sunday night, her 1988 hit has risen toNo. 1 on iTunesin less than 24 hours. The performance came after Combs, 33, explained that the song brought back fond childhood memories.He said the song was his “favorite song before I even knew what a favorite song was.“The duo sang a rendition of “Fast Car” while playing guitar in a rare appearance from Chapman, who last performed in 2020 and hasn’t toured since 2009. Chapman performed “Fast Car” solo at the 31st annual Grammy Awards in February 1989.Luke Combs and Tracy Chapman performing ‘Fast Car’.Kevin Winter/GettyCombs released a cover of the track in April 2023 thatquickly became a fan-favorite, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the country music charts. His recording was nominated for best country solo performance of the song at Sunday night’s ceremony. “Fast Car” also won single of the year and song of the year at the 2023 Country Music Association Awards.In December,Combs told PEOPLEthat “Fast Car” reminded him of his father,Chester Combs.“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.“Luke Combs in 2018; Tracy Chapman in 1990.Jason Kempin/Getty; Georges De Keerle/GettyNever 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.In July, Chapmanacknowledgedthe song’s resurgence in popularity, saying she was happy to see that people are still enjoying it over 30 years later.“I never expected to find myself on the country charts, but I’m honored to be there,” she toldBillboardat the time. “I’m happy for Luke and his success and grateful that new fans have found and embraced ‘Fast Car.'”
Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs.Photo:John Shearer/Getty
John Shearer/Getty
Tracy Chapman’sappearanceat the66th annual Grammy Awardshelped take “Fast Car” to the top of the charts.After the singer-songwriter, 59, took the stage withLuke Combson Sunday night, her 1988 hit has risen toNo. 1 on iTunesin less than 24 hours. The performance came after Combs, 33, explained that the song brought back fond childhood memories.He said the song was his “favorite song before I even knew what a favorite song was.“The duo sang a rendition of “Fast Car” while playing guitar in a rare appearance from Chapman, who last performed in 2020 and hasn’t toured since 2009. Chapman performed “Fast Car” solo at the 31st annual Grammy Awards in February 1989.Luke Combs and Tracy Chapman performing ‘Fast Car’.Kevin Winter/GettyCombs released a cover of the track in April 2023 thatquickly became a fan-favorite, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the country music charts. His recording was nominated for best country solo performance of the song at Sunday night’s ceremony. “Fast Car” also won single of the year and song of the year at the 2023 Country Music Association Awards.In December,Combs told PEOPLEthat “Fast Car” reminded him of his father,Chester Combs.“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.“Luke Combs in 2018; Tracy Chapman in 1990.Jason Kempin/Getty; Georges De Keerle/GettyNever 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.In July, Chapmanacknowledgedthe song’s resurgence in popularity, saying she was happy to see that people are still enjoying it over 30 years later.“I never expected to find myself on the country charts, but I’m honored to be there,” she toldBillboardat the time. “I’m happy for Luke and his success and grateful that new fans have found and embraced ‘Fast Car.'”
Tracy Chapman’sappearanceat the66th annual Grammy Awardshelped take “Fast Car” to the top of the charts.
After the singer-songwriter, 59, took the stage withLuke Combson Sunday night, her 1988 hit has risen toNo. 1 on iTunesin less than 24 hours. The performance came after Combs, 33, explained that the song brought back fond childhood memories.
He said the song was his “favorite song before I even knew what a favorite song was.”
The duo sang a rendition of “Fast Car” while playing guitar in a rare appearance from Chapman, who last performed in 2020 and hasn’t toured since 2009. Chapman performed “Fast Car” solo at the 31st annual Grammy Awards in February 1989.
Luke Combs and Tracy Chapman performing ‘Fast Car’.Kevin Winter/Getty
Kevin Winter/Getty
Combs released a cover of the track in April 2023 thatquickly became a fan-favorite, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the country music charts. His recording was nominated for best country solo performance of the song at Sunday night’s ceremony. “Fast Car” also won single of the year and song of the year at the 2023 Country Music Association Awards.
In December,Combs told PEOPLEthat “Fast Car” reminded him of his father,Chester Combs.
“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.”
Luke Combs in 2018; Tracy Chapman in 1990.Jason Kempin/Getty; Georges De Keerle/Getty
Jason Kempin/Getty; Georges De Keerle/Getty
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In July, Chapmanacknowledgedthe song’s resurgence in popularity, saying she was happy to see that people are still enjoying it over 30 years later.
“I never expected to find myself on the country charts, but I’m honored to be there,” she toldBillboardat the time. “I’m happy for Luke and his success and grateful that new fans have found and embraced ‘Fast Car.'”
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