Tracy Chapman was honored with Song of the Year for her 1988 folk anthem "Fast Car" at the Country Music Awards on Wednesday, becoming the first Black songwriter to ever win the award.

“Fast Car,” which Chapman first released in ... at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Chapman became the first Black person to win the category in the award show’s 57-year history.

Tracy Chapman gave her first interview in years Friday and spoke about the resurgence of “Fast Car” thanks to a cover ... Luke is a lovely person,” Chapman said of performing at the awards ...

Tracy Chapman gave her first interview in years Friday and spoke about the resurgence of "Fast Car" thanks to a cover ... Luke is a lovely person," Chapman said of performing at the awards show ...