Tracy Chapman Embarks on Western Swing State Tour to Support DrivingVotes.org

Atlantic Records and DrivingVotes.org today announced that recording artist Tracy Chapman will embark on a 5-date concert tour to benefit DrivingVotes.org, a grassroots organization committed to reclaiming American democracy by ensuring that Democrats in swing states vote. The tour will kick off September 24th in Portland, OR.

The tour, called “Western Swing: An Evening with Tracy Chapman,” will feature Tracy and her band in a very intimate setting. These incredibly special shows will help build on the momentum generated by the DrivingVotes.org Caravan, a cross-country trip that registered thousands of voters, as DrivingVotes.org now transitions its focus to getting out the vote. Tracy Chapman, an artist whose concern for social and political issues is reflected in her work, has frequently lent her voice, her time and her passion to support political empowerment.

“The upcoming presidential election is one of the most critical in our nation’s history. More than ever, every single vote counts, and I want to do whatever I can to urge every American to make their voice heard,” stated Tracy Chapman. “I am supporting DrivingVotes.org because they are doing an incredible job, reaching people on the grassroots, personal level to make registration easy. They are empowering new voters, those that previously felt disenfranchised or unable to effect change. By doing these small shows in these swing states, I hope to remind each individual in those rooms, that they can take action and make a real difference.”

“We are thrilled to have the support of Tracy Chapman as we translate our voter registration efforts into getting out the vote,” said Leighton Woodhouse, Director of Field Organization. “DrivingVotes.org will be relentless in speaking with voters about the stakes in the upcoming presidential election. DrivingVotes.org, through a network of volunteers in the swing states and its collaboration with organizations like America Coming Together and ACORN will empower voters to take back their country from an administration that is dividing America domestically and isolating it internationally.”