Tracy Chapman

Tracy Chapman

(1964) singer-songwriter United States

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Tracy Chapman (born 1964) was a United States singer-songwriter, known for Tracy Chapman discography.

About Tracy Chapman

Tracy Chapman is an American singer-songwriter. She was signed to Elektra Records by Bob Krasnow in 1987. The following year she released her self-titled debut album, which became a commercial success, boosted by her appearance at the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert, and was certified 6× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album received six Grammy Award nominations, including one for Album of the Year, three of which she won: Best New Artist, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her single "Fast Car", and Best Contemporary Folk Album. In 2025, the album was preserved in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress.

Known for:

Tracy Chapman discography

Notable works:

Prentice Hall Literature - Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes - The British Tradition

Awards:

Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo|Grammy Award for Best New Artist|Ohio Women's Hall of Fame|BRIT Award for International Female Solo Artist

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