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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Iris Goldsztajn

Tracy Chapman Wins Song of the Year at the CMAs for 'Fast Car,' 35 Years After Its Original Release

Tracy Chapman attends the Beverly Hills Bar Association's Entertainment Lawyer of the Year Dinner at Beverly Hills Hotel on April 16, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California.

Tracy Chapman has just won a prestigious award for a song she released in 1988.

"Fast Car" has enjoyed renewed success following country singer Luke Combs' cover of it. The iconic track was awarded the Song of the Year award at the 2023 CMAs, which were held on Nov. 8, and as its songwriter, Chapman ended up being the rightful honoree.

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