Award shows of late have become more notable for the criticisms they raise than their own content. This year’s Grammys, while not without any controversy, were much better received and in some cases lauded for delivering some unexpectedly poignant moments. Perhaps the most noted was the surprise appearance of Tracy Chapman, a performer who has left the public stage for many years and whose song “Fast Car” remains a powerful anthem decades after it was written. This year her song was covered, with her blessing, by country artist Luke Combs. His version had its own audience but nothing like the impact the original had on so many people including him. His heartfelt gratitude and awe for being able to perform with the creator of the song that so shaped him, was palpable and for many of us it hit home in a way that exceeded what we would have expected on paper.
Sing this Song for Yourself
Sing this Song for Yourself
Sing this Song for Yourself
Award shows of late have become more notable for the criticisms they raise than their own content. This year’s Grammys, while not without any controversy, were much better received and in some cases lauded for delivering some unexpectedly poignant moments. Perhaps the most noted was the surprise appearance of Tracy Chapman, a performer who has left the public stage for many years and whose song “Fast Car” remains a powerful anthem decades after it was written. This year her song was covered, with her blessing, by country artist Luke Combs. His version had its own audience but nothing like the impact the original had on so many people including him. His heartfelt gratitude and awe for being able to perform with the creator of the song that so shaped him, was palpable and for many of us it hit home in a way that exceeded what we would have expected on paper.