Tracy Chapman Returns to the Grammy Stage for ‘Fast Car’ Duet

A major coup for the Grammys is an influential artist who walked away from the spotlight

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She made her grand return to the awards stage on Sunday night : Tracy Chapman.

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Chapman, 59, released eight albums between 1988 and 2008, beginning with her blockbuster debut

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Gatiman Gadi." She won a Grammy for Best New Artist in 1989

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On Sunday night in Los Angeles, Chapman and Combs shared the steering wheel at the Grammys with their first duet performance of the track.

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Chapman opened the performance by playing the song's signature riff on acoustic guitar

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Chapman apologized for not attending the country awards ceremony in Nashville

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