Legacy obituary: Christine CHAPMAN Obituary (2026) - Wellington Central, Wellington - The Post
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Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman is an American singer-songwriter. She was signed to Elektra Records by Bob Krasnow in 1987. The following year she released her self-titled debut album, which became a commercial success, boosted by her appearance at the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert, and was certified 6× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album received six Grammy Award nom…
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entertainment · American singer-songwriter (born 1964) · singer-songwriter · singer · street artist · composer · guitarist · recording artist · musician · also Tracy Chapman, Chapman
Born 30 March 1964 · Q187814
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2026· 24 entries
CRÍTICA: Chapman evalúa con comerciantes de Coclé impacto del cierre de la mina
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EIN Presswire: Steven Curtis Chapman to Bring The Music of Christmas Tour Back to 11 Cities in 2026
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Panamá América: Chapman se reúne con presidentes de las cámaras de comercio de Aguadulce y Penonomé para conocer el impacto del cierre de la mina en la economía local
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tvn-2.com: Ministro Chapman se reúne con comerciantes de Coclé para conocer sobre el impacto económico del cierre de la mina - Nacionales | Tvn Panamá - tvn-2.com
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Destino Panamá: Chapman analiza impacto del cierre minero en Aguadulce y Penonomé
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www.metrolibre.com: Comerciantes de Aguadulce y Penonomé exponen ante Chapman impacto económico del cierre de la mina
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www.ecotvpanama.com: Chapman se reúne con presidentes de las cámaras de comercio para conocer el impacto del cierre de la mina
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Adams Funeral Home NC: Obituary for Larry "Doby" Chapman
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WDEF: Ringgold PD closes portion of Chapman Road for flooding issues
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Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas de Panamá: Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas de Panamá – Camara De Comercio – Ministro Chapman
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Lansing State Journal: Carol Chapman Obituary
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Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas de Panamá: Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas de Panamá – Ministro Chapman se reúne con los presidentes de las cámaras de comercio de Aguadulce y Penonomé para conocer el impacto del cierre de la mina en la economía local
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Central Bucks Now: Fanny Chapman pool will go to the dogs for annual Fido Float
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AmateurGolf.com: Christian Chapman eagles 18th to steal Rochester Mid-Am by one
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Legacy obituary: Janet Dunn Obituary (2026) - Bourne, MA - Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Falmouth
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The New York Times: Fantasy baseball bullpen report featuring Tanner Scott and Aroldis Chapman
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Deadline: Billy Zane, Kevin Chapman & C.S. Lee Cast In Creature Feature 'Wekiwa'
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The Columbus Dispatch: What Angela Chapman's looking at as Columbus Schools starts a new year
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Legacy obituary: William Chapman "Billy" Ogden III
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eciks.org: Aroldis Chapman locks in $13M deal for 2027 after hitting 40-inning mark
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Swing Completo: Cubanos en MLB: Jonrón de Yandy Díaz, Aroldis Chapman extendió récord y Miguel Vargas con multihits
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Motor16: El clásico Lotus Europa se revaloriza: el coleccionista de 14 ejemplares revela la pasión por el deportivo de Chapman
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Crime Reads: Clay McLeod Chapman on Why Horror and Romance Work So Well Together
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2025· 2 entries
Released album “1988-03-25: Donmar Warehouse, London, Britain”.
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The album was preserved in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress
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2024· 2 entries
AFP Fact Check rated the claim “An image shows Ben Shapiro criticizing the Grammys and Tracy Chapman” False.
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Joined Combs onstage to sing "Fast Car"
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2023· 3 entries
Awarded Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo (2023).
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The South African Presidency announced that Chapman along with others would be bestowed with a National Order – The Order of the Companions of O
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Chapman became 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"
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2021· 1 entry
Released album “4 Years Selection”.
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2015· 11 entries
Published video “Tracy Chapman - GREATEST HITS”.
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Released Greatest Hits, consisting of 18 tracks including the live version of "Stand by Me"
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Published video “Tracy Chapman - Sing For You (Official Music Video)”.
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Published video “Tracy Chapman - Crossroads (Official Music Video)”.
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Published video “Tracy Chapman - Baby Can I Hold You (Official Music Video)”.
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Published video “Tracy Chapman - Change (Official Music Video)”.
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Published video “Tracy Chapman - Born To Fight (Official Music Video)”.
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Published video “Tracy Chapman - Talkin' Bout A Revolution (Official Music Video)”.
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Published video “Tracy Chapman - New Beginning (Official Music Video)”.
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Published video “Tracy Chapman - Give Me One Reason (Official Music Video)”.
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Published video “Tracy Chapman - Fast Car (Official Music Video)”.
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2008· 1 entry
Released album “Our Bright Future”.
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2006· 1 entry
Career landmark: Montreux Jazz Festival 2006.
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2005· 1 entry
Released album “Where You Live”.
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2004· 2 entries
Was given an honorary doctorate in Fine Arts by her alma mater, Tufts University, recognizing her commitment to social activism
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Performed and rode in the AIDS/LifeCycle event
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2002· 1 entry
Released album “Let It Rain”.
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2001· 1 entry
Released album “Collection”.
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2000· 3 entries
At which she performed a critically acclaimed duet with Luciano Pavarotti of "Baby Can I Hold You Tonight"
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Released album “Telling Stories”.
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Released album “Greatest Hits”.
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1995· 2 entries
Released album “New Beginning”.
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Released album “1988-07: Live & Alive: Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland”.
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1993· 1 entry
Released album “Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 1988”.
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1992· 2 entries
Released album “Matters of the Heart”.
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Career landmark: Montreux Jazz Festival 1992.
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1991· 1 entry
Released album “1991-02-02: The Gothic Theater, Engelwood, CO USA”.
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1989· 5 entries
Released album “Crossroads”.
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Awarded Grammy Award for Best New Artist (1989).
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Awarded Ohio Women's Hall of Fame (1989).
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Awarded BRIT Award for International Female Solo Artist (1989).
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Released her second album, Crossroads, which earned her an additional Grammy Award nomination for Best Contemporary Folk Album
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1988· 5 entries
Released album “Tracy Chapman”.
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Was a featured performer on the worldwide Amnesty International Human Rights Now
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Performed in London as part of a worldwide concert tour to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with Amnesty International
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Released album “Montreux Jazz Festival”.
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Career landmark: Montreux Jazz Festival 1988.
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1987· 1 entry
Helped her to sign a contract with Elektra Records
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1964· 1 entry
Born 1964-03-30.
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