Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter, famous for her top hits "Fast Car" and "Give Me One Reason", signed to Elektra Records in 1987.
About
Tracy Chapman is an American singer-songwriter, known for her folk-rock style. She first gained mainstream success with her self-titled debut album in 1988, which lead to her winning three Grammy Awards for the hits "Fast Car" and "Give Me One Reason". She has since released seven albums, the latest being Our Bright Future in 2008.
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5 Interesting Facts about Tracy Chapman
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Grammy Award Winning Singer
Tracy Chapman is a Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter. She has won four Grammy Awards, including Best Female Rock Vocal Performance and Album of the Year.
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Self-Taught Musician
Tracy Chapman is a self-taught musician who learned to play guitar by ear. She began writing her own songs at age 8 and released her debut album in 1988.
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Played Carnegie Hall
Tracy Chapman made her Carnegie Hall debut in 1989, becoming one of the few African American women to do so.
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Social Activist
Tracy Chapman is an active social activist and has been involved in a number of causes, including AIDS awareness, immigration reform, and homelessness.
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Offered a Record Deal from Prince
In 1988, Tracy Chapman was offered a record deal from Prince after performing for him at First Avenue nightclub in Minneapolis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tracy Chapman is a Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter from the United States. She was born on March 30, 1964 and is currently 59 years old. Tracy is best known for her iconic songs such as "Fast Car", "Talkin' 'bout a Revolution", and "Baby Can I Hold You".