In a recent feature by Rolling Stone, the detailed account of how Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs came together for their performance at the Grammy Awards was revealed. According to Grammys executive producer Raj Kapoor, securing this collaboration was 'a long process' that required careful planning and coordination.
The idea of a duet featuring Chapman and Combs performing 'Fast Car' first came up in May 2023. Kapoor and Grammys executive producer Patrick Menton reached out to Matthew Rankin, the SVP at Nonesuch Records and a friend of Chapman, through Combs' publicist Carla Sacks. The collaboration was seen as something rare and special, and everyone involved hoped that the performance would exceed expectations.
