Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car' Experiences Unprecedented Resurgence Following Grammy Performance
The iconic song 'Fast Car' by Tracy Chapman has seen a remarkable surge in popularity after a memorable Grammy Awards performance, marking a significant moment in music history.
- Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs' performance of 'Fast Car' at the Grammy Awards led to a nearly 6,000% increase in sales for Chapman's catalogue, with the song re-entering the Billboard Hot 100.
- Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, and SZA also saw significant boosts in their music sales and streams following their Grammy wins.
- The Grammy Awards ceremony attracted 16.9 million viewers, a 34% increase from the previous year, making it the most watched since 2020.
- Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car' topped the Billboard digital song sales chart for the first time, and two versions of the song ranked in the top 50 of the Hot 100.
- Luke Combs' cover of 'Fast Car' had previously brought renewed attention to the song, contributing to its resurgence in popularity.
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