Profession: Singer-Songwriter
Biography: Multiple Grammy Award-winning folk-rock artist known for her stand-out performance at the London celebration concert for Nelson Mandela's 70th birthday, and her song "Fast Car" and "Give Me One Reason".
Chapman is also a human rights activist, working closely with Amnesty International and amfAR.
Born: March 30, 1964
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Age: 60 years old
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries
Career Highlights
- 1988-06-11 Freedom Fest: Anti-apartheid benefit & Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert addresses his continued imprisonment; performers include Whitney Houston, Phil Collins, Dire Straits, Stevie Wonder, Tracy Chapman, Hugh Masekela & Miriam Makeba, Youssou N'Dour, Peter Gabriel, Al Green, Joan Armatrading; Jessye Norman, and The Eurythmics at Wembley Stadium, London; broadcast to 67 countries with estimated audience of 600 million
- 1988-09-02 Amnesty International's "Human Rights Now!" tour begins in Wembley Stadium, London; performers include: Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Peter Gabriel, Tracy Chapman, and Youssou N'Dour
- 1989-02-22 31st Grammy Awards: "Don't Worry Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin; "Faith"by George Michael; and Tracy Chapman win
- 1992-03-14 Farm Aid V held in Irving, Texas; performers include Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Arlo Guthrie, Asleep At The Wheel, Kentucky Headhunters, Texas Tornadoes, Bonnie Raitt, Tracy Chapman, Paul Simon, and Mary Chapin Carpenter
- 2023-11-08 57th Country Music Association Awards: Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs & Tracy Chapman win
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