Fast Car' is a story song, and that’s the foundation of a lot of country music. I never pay too much attention to genre, personally. I don’t find it relevant or that interesting," Chapman added.

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But I knew that we pulled it off.” Reflecting on Combs’ rendition of the song, Chapman said she “didn’t ever dream” of “Fast Car” being a country song but that it felt somewhat full ...

The performance was prefaced with Combs, 33, recalling his memories of listening to Chapman's original version of "Fast Car." He explained the hit was his "favorite song before I even knew what a ...