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December 3rd, 2023

Tracy Chapman

Tracy Chapman becomes first black female recipient of CMA’s Song of the Year award

In a groundbreaking moment at the Country Music Association Awards (CMA) in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 Tracy Chapman was awarded 'Song of the Year' for her 1988 single, “Fast Car.” This historic win marks a significant milestone: Chapman is the first black songwriter to clinch this accolade since the CMAs began in 1967. “Fast Car,” Chapman’s poignant ballad that … [Read more...] about Tracy Chapman becomes first black female recipient of CMA’s Song of the Year award