Pop Singer

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.

Tracy Chapman
Age
60
Birth Date
March 30, 1964
Zodiac
Aries
Born
United States

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.

Tracy Chapman Timeline

1964
Tracy Chapman is Born
On March 30, 1964, Tracy Chapman was born in Cleveland, Ohio.
1987
Releases Debut Album
Releases her self-titled debut album which went on to become a multi-platinum success.
1988
Wins Grammy Award
Wins the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 30th Annual Grammy Awards.
1989
2nd Album Release
Releases her second album, "Crossroads" which earned her two more Grammy Awards.
1994
Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Becomes the first female artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
2005
Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Receives the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
2018
Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Becomes the first female artist to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

5 Interesting Facts about Tracy Chapman

1.

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.

2.

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.

3.

Played Carnegie Hall

Tracy Chapman made her Carnegie Hall debut in 1989, becoming one of the few African American women to do so.

4.

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.

5.

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

When is Tracy Chapman birthday?

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".