Black Female Songwriter Tracy Chapman Makes History As '88 Hit 'Fast Car' Tops Country Chart, Thanks To Cover

• Combs' cover of Tracy Chapman's 1988 song "Fast Car" reached No. 1 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart, making Chapman the first Black female songwriter to top the chart.
• Chapman expressed gratitude for the success of Combs' cover and the new recognition it has brought to her songwriting.
• Combs has long admired "Fast Car" and decided to record it for his latest album, helping introduce it to new audiences.
• The milestone highlights the historical lack of support for Black women songwriters in country music.
• Chapman's song has resonated with listeners for over 30 years and continues to find new success through covers like Combs'.

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