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Following Wednesday’s Country Music Awards, Tracy Chapman’s 1988 single “Fast Car” continues to make history.

After presenting Combs as the Song of the Year winner at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, country artist and category presenter Sarah Evans read a message on her behalf. “I’m sorry I couldn’t join you all tonight. It’s truly an honor for my song to be newly recognized after 35 years of its debut. Wow. Thank you to the CMAs and a special thanks to Luke (Combs) and to all of the fans of ‘Fast Car,’” Evans said on behalf of Chapman.