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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.

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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.

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

<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Grammy Award Winning Singer</h3><p class='facts-text'>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.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Self-Taught Musician</h3><p class='facts-text'>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.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Played Carnegie Hall</h3><p class='facts-text'>Tracy Chapman made her Carnegie Hall debut in 1989, becoming one of the few African American women to do so.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Social Activist</h3><p class='facts-text'>Tracy Chapman is an active social activist and has been involved in a number of causes, including AIDS awareness, immigration reform, and homelessness.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Offered a Record Deal from Prince</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 1988, Tracy Chapman was offered a record deal from Prince after performing for him at First Avenue nightclub in Minneapolis.</p></div></div>

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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".