Tracy Chapman teams up with Luke Combs for emotional ‘Fast Car’ performance

(Gray News) - It was an emotional moment when Tracy Chapman, who has not performed in public in years, returned to the stage Sunday at the Grammy Awards.

The singer performed her iconic song 1988 hit “Fast Car” in a duet with country musician Luke Combs.

In a pre-taped segment leading into the performance, Combs eloquently described what the song meant to him growing up, the Associated Press reported.

Chapman was clearly moved when the crowd roared as she played the 1988 song’s unforgettable guitar riff.

The pair received a standing ovation.

Combs was nominated for Best Country Solo Performance for his cover of the song.

Chapman has performed for the cameras only three times since completing her last tour in 2009.