Honestly, I kinda wish this wasn’t a joke…
Luke Combs is gearing up to kick off his 2024 Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour, and he had a little bit of fun with fans on this April Fool’s day, revealing his supposed set list for one of the nights of the tour (he’s playing two nights at each stadium).
In light of the success of his version of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car,” which has long been a fan-favorite in terms of songs he’s covered even before he officially released it, Luke shared that he would be performed the song for all 25 songs on the set list this year.
It’s funny, and clearly not true, but like I said, it wouldn’t be the worst idea in my very humble opinion:
Of course, Luke included his cover of “Fast Car” on his 2023 Gettin’ Old record, and it organically became a massive hit and juggernaut at country radio, flying up the country charts at an insane pace, so much so that his label actually sent it to Top 40 pop and Hot Adult Contemporary radio, as well.
Released in 1988, it was the lead single from Chapman’s aforementioned self-titled debut studio album. At the 31st annual Grammy Awards in 1989, she won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for “Fast Car,” best contemporary folk album for Tracy Chapman and best new artist.
The song was nominated in the Best Country Solo Performance category this year, but Chris Stapleton ultimately took home that trophy for “White Horse.”
Luke and Tracy delivered an absolutely spectacular duet of the song at the Grammy’s earlier this year, and I don’t think it will ever get old… I’ll leave you with this. I mean, seriously… I could easily sit through three hours of this and be more than happy to do so:
Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old 2024 tour dates:
APRIL 12 American Family Field – Milwaukee, WI
APRIL 13 American Family Field – Milwaukee, WI
APRIL 19 Highmark Stadium – Buffalo, NY
APRIL 20 Highmark Stadium – Buffalo, NY
APRIL 27 Beaver Stadium – University Park, PA
MAY 3 EverBank Stadium – Jacksonville, FL
MAY 4 EverBank Stadium – Jacksonville, FL
MAY 10 Alamodome – San Antonio, TX
MAY 11 Alamodome – San Antonio, TX
MAY 17 Levi’s® Stadium – Santa Clara, CA
MAY 18 Levi’s® Stadium – Santa Clara, CA
MAY 31 State Farm Stadium – Phoenix, AZ
JUNE 1 State Farm Stadium – Phoenix, AZ
JUNE 7 Rice-Eccles Stadium – Salt Lake City, UT
JUNE 8 Rice-Eccles Stadium -Salt Lake City, UT
JUNE 14 SoFi Stadium – Los Angeles, CA
JUNE 15 SoFi Stadium – Los Angeles, CA
JULY 19 MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, NJ
JULY 20 MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, NJ
JULY 26 FedExField – Washington, D.C.
JULY 27 FedExField – Washington, D.C.
AUGUST 2 Paycor Stadium – Cincinnati, OH
AUGUST 3 Paycor Stadium- Cincinnati, OH
AUGUST 9 NRG Stadium – Houston, TX
AUGUST 10 NRG Stadium – Houston, TX
