She is the first Black songwriter to receive the honor from the Country Music Awards. Her 1988 hit reached a new generation of fans as a cover by Luke ...
Luke Combs said the song has meant a lot to him since he was 4 years old.
Tracy Chapman made history at the 2023 CMA Awards as the first Black songwriter to win song of the year, thanks to her 1988 hit "Fast Car."
After rising in the charts this year due to Luke Combs' cover, 1988's "Fast Car" earned Chapman the Song of the Year recognition at the 2023 CMAs.
Tracy Chapman wins the 2023 CMAs song of the year award for Luke Combs's cover of the hit 1988 single. Tracy Chapman, you will always be famous.
Chapman won the award for her 1988 hit "Fast Car," which got renewed attention after singer Luke Combs released a cover of the song earlier this year.
Tracy Chapman became the first Black songwriter to ever win the CMA Award for Song of the Year with 'Fast Car.'
Chapman is first Black songwriter to win the award, after a 2023 Luke Combs version helped the song gain newfound popularity.
After rising in the charts this year due to Luke Combs' cover, 1988's "Fast Car" earned Chapman the Song of the Year recognition at the 2023 CMAs.