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| − | Singer, songwriter, with a notable emphasis on human rights in her work and personal life. Although she does not discuss her sexuality, she had a relationship with writer [[Alice Walker]]. Four-time Grammy Award winner, including three in 1989 for her debut album 'Tracy Chapman' (Best New Artist, Best Female Pop Vocal Performer, and Best Contemporary Folk Album), and one in 1997 for her song 'Give Me One Reason'. | + | Singer, songwriter, with a notable emphasis on human rights in her work and personal life. Although she does not discuss her sexuality, she had a relationship with writer [[Alice Walker]]. Four-time Grammy Award winner, including three in 1989 for her debut album 'Tracy Chapman' (Best New Artist, Best Female Pop Vocal Performer, and Best Contemporary Folk Album), and one in 1997 for her song 'Give Me One Reason'. The first black person to score a country number one with a solo composition, and to win the Country Music Association Award for Song of the Year, when Luke Combs covered her song 'Fast Car' (2023). |
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| + | * [[LGBTQ Folk Music Singers]] | ||
==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
Latest revision as of 20:19, 17 February 2025
Contents
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1964 -
Occupation
Entertainment
Notable Achievements
Grammy Award
Description
Singer, songwriter, with a notable emphasis on human rights in her work and personal life. Although she does not discuss her sexuality, she had a relationship with writer Alice Walker. Four-time Grammy Award winner, including three in 1989 for her debut album 'Tracy Chapman' (Best New Artist, Best Female Pop Vocal Performer, and Best Contemporary Folk Album), and one in 1997 for her song 'Give Me One Reason'. The first black person to score a country number one with a solo composition, and to win the Country Music Association Award for Song of the Year, when Luke Combs covered her song 'Fast Car' (2023).
