Tanya Tucker Biography and Wiki

Tanya Tucker born Tanya Denise Tucker is an American country music artist. She was born on October 10, 1958, to Jesse and Juanita Tucker, in Seminole, Texas. She was the youngest of four children. She spent her early childhood mainly in Willcox, Arizona.

Tucker made her première with Mel Tillis, who was so touched by her talent that he requested her onstage to perform. In 1969, her family moved to Las Vegas, where she frequently performed. She recorded a demonstration tape that won the attention of songwriter Dolores Fuller, who gave it to producer Billy Sherrill, the head of artists and repertoire at CBS Records.

When producer Billy Sherrill got a demo tape of Tucker, he immediately signed her to a record deal at Columbia Records. Tucker’s style has proven to be timeless ever since she recorded her debut single “Delta Dawn,” at age 13. The single received a Grammy nomination for “Best Female Country Vocal Performance” and launched Tucker into the national stardom during the beginning of her teenage years.

In 1972, she won the “Top New Female Vocalist” award by the Academy of Country Music. With a fiercely rising career at such a young age, the Tucker craze continued with her first number-one single, in 1973, “What’s Your Mama’s Name.”

Tanya Tucker T.N.T Album and Collaborations

Tucker reached an uncommon feat for a female country artist at the time with a 1974 Rolling Stone cover story with the headline, “Hi, I’m Tanya Tucker, I’m 15, You’re Gonna Hear From Me.” As new hits extended, Tucker added an edgy rock image, which she still embraces, to her musical taste with the album T.N.T, which was released in 1978. The gold-certified album topped at number two on the album charts.

Through a collaborative connection with Glen Campbell, Tucker transferred to a new label in the early 1980s and was back in the Top 10 with “Can I See You Tonight,” co-written by hitmaker Deborah Allen (Patty Loveless). Just a few years later, Tucker released another hit titled “One Love at a Time,” co-written by Paul Overstreet (Randy Travis, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton).

With four new number one charted hits between 1986-1988, Tucker’s career, nearly two decades already underway, was proving to be one for the record books.

Tanya Tucker Greatest Hits

The 1990s gave birth to some of Tucker’s most recognizable and career-defining songs, “Two Sparrows in a Hurricane” and “It’s a Little Too Late.” New albums, along with increased versions of greatest hits and live compilation projects, launched Tucker to become one of the best selling female artists in country music. With a 1994 Super Bowl XXVIII halftime show, Tucker was a household name to stay.

Tucker’s latest honor, a distinctive exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee, presents visitors the chance to step into Tucker’s rich personal life. “Tanya Tucker: Strong Enough to Bend” lasted through May 2015 and starred many of Tucker’s favorite items from various eras of her career.

From her pink Harley Davidson to her own line of salsa, Tucker’s life is presented in a never-before-seen way for fans to get up close and personal with the legend.

Tanya performed at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena in February 2017, for a packed house and was starred in Rolling Stone Magazine. Tucker belted out Randy Travis’s “I Told You So,” paying tribute to her dear friend. She is currently out on her 2020 American tour, and other shows in Canada and beyond.

Tucker is managed by James Garner and Jerilyn Sawyer of Sawyer & Garner LLC and her agents are Lance Roberts and Nick Meinema of United Talent Agency. Stay tuned for a long-awaited new album from the songbird herself.

Tanya Tucker Age

Tucker is 61 years old as of 2019, she was born on October 10, 1958, in Seminole, Texas, the United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on October 10 every year and her birth sign is Libra.

Tanya Tucker Height and Weight

Tanya stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) and weighs 62 kgs. She also appears to be quite tall in stature in her photos

Tanya Tucker Parents and Sibling

Tucker is the youngest of four children born to Jesse “Beau” and Juanita Tucker. Her father (Jesse) was a heavy equipment operator, her family moved often as he sought better work. Tanya’s early childhood was spent majorly in Willcox, Arizona, where the only radio station in town, KHIL, use to play country music.

So, the Tuckers attended concerts of country favorites such as Ernest Tubb and Mel Tillis, and Tanya’s sister LaCosta was praised in the family for her vocal skills. At the age of eight, Tanya told her dad that she also wanted to be a country artist when she grew up.

When her family moved to St. George, Utah, Juanita accompanied Tanya to audition for the film Jeremiah Johnson. She didn’t win the bigger role for which she hoped for, instead, she was hired as a bit player.

Around this time, she also got one of her initial musical breaks, when her father took the family to Phoenix for the Arizona State Fair, on the possibility that the featured performer, country singer Judy Lynn, could use Tanya in her show. She sang for the fair’s entertainment managers, and she was engaged to sing at the fair itself.

Tanya Tucker Husband

Tucker had a relationship with actor Ben Reed, with whom she had daughter Presley Tanita and son Beau “Grayson”. Tucker has had a relationship with Jerry Laseter, a Nashville musician.

They were engaged for the first time in 1997 and again in 1999. Just days before their 1999 wedding, Tucker canceled the ceremony when she discovered she was pregnant with her third child, Laseter’s daughter Layla LaCosta.

Tanya Tucker Children

Tucker has three children, Beau Grayson Tucker (son), Presley Tanita Tucker (daughter), Layla LaCosta Laseter (daughter).

Tanya Tucker Measurements and Facts

Here are some of the facts and body measurements you don’t want to miss about Tanya Tucker.

Tanya Tucker Bio and Wiki

Full Names: Tanya Tucker Gender: Female Profession: Singer-Songwriter Instruments‎: ‎Vocals; guitar Genres‎: ‎Country‎; ‎outlaw country Years active‎: ‎1971–present Nationality: American Race/ Ethnicity: White Religion: Not Known Sexual Orientation: Straight

Tanya Tucker Age and Birthday

Age: 61 Years (2019) Zodiac Sign: Libra Date of Birth: October 10, 1958 Place of Birth: Seminole, Texas, the United States of America Birthday: October 10

Tanya Tucker Body Measurements

Body Measurements: 37-29-35 in Height: 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) Weight: 62 kg Breast/Bust size: 37 in / 94 cm Waist size: 29 in / 74 cm Hips size: 35 in / 91 cm Bra size: 42D (US) / 95D (EU) Cup size: D (US) Hair Color: Blonde Eye Color: Dark brown

Tanya Tucker Family and Relationship

Father (Dad): Jesse “Beau” Mother: Juanita Tucker Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): 3 Siblings Marital Status: Single Spouse: Single Children: Presley Tanita Tucker, Beau Grayson Tucker, Layla LaCosta Laseter

Tanya Tucker Net Worth and Salary

Net Worth: $60 million dollars (2020) Salary: To be updated Source of Income: Media

Tucker’s House and Cars

Place of living: US Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Tanya Tucker Net Worth

Tucker has a net worth of $60 million dollars as of 2020. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a singer and a songwriter. Through her various sources of income, Tanya has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Tanya Tucker Songs

Delta Dawn Two Sparrows In A Hurricane Love Me like You Used To Would You Lay With Me

What’s Your Mama’s Name Down to My Last Teardrop Strong Enough to Bend I Won’t Take Less Than Your Love

What Do I Do With Me San Antonio Stroll It’s a Little Too Late If It Don’t Come Easy

Texas My Arms Stay Open All Night Can I See You Tonight Don’t Go Out

Oh What It Did to Me Blood Red and Going Down One Love At A Time Lizzie and the Rain Man

I’ll Come Back As Another Woman Just Another Love If Your Heart Ain’t Busy Tonight Some Kind of Trouble

Here’s Some Love Don’t Believe My Heart Can Stand Another You Hangin In Tell Me About It

Walking Shoes Dream Lover The Man That Turned My Mama On It’s Only Over For You

Tanya Tucker Awards

Country Music Association Award for Female Vocalist of the Year – 1991Country Music Association Award for Album of the Year- 1994 – Common Thread: The Songs of the EaglesAcademy of Country Music Award for New Female Vocalist of the Year – 1973Academy of Country Music Award for Video of the Year – 1993 – Two Sparrows In A HurricaneGrammy Award for Best Country Album – 2020 – While I’m Livin’

Frequently Asked Questions About Tanya Tucker

Who is Tanya Tucker?

Tucker is an American country music artist who had her first hit, “Delta Dawn”, at the age of 13.

How old is Tanya Tucker now?

She is 61 years old as of 2019. She was born on October 10, 1958.

Where is Tanya Tucker from?

Tucker is from Seminole, TX, and much of her childhood was spent moving throughout the Southwest as her father did construction jobs.

Where does Tanya Tucker live?

Tucker has her residence in Malibu, she moved out of her Nashville home a while ago.

Who is Tanya Tucker’s father?

Tucker’s dad was a construction worker known as Jesse Tucker.

How much is Tanya Tucker worth?

What is the net worth of Tanya Tucker? The famous singer has an estimated net worth of $60 million as of 2019. Her major source of income is her music albums.

Is Tanya Tucker married?

No, over the course of her life, Tucker has been in relationships with some of country music’s most celebrated stars, including Glen Campbell and Merle Haggard. Although she’s dated many other prominent men, Tucker has never been married.

Who is Tanya Tucker’s daughter?

Presley Tanita Tucker is one of Tanya’s daughters, she was born on July 5, 1989. Her father is Ben Reed, a famous actor, and producer, known for American Sniper (2014). Presley’s grandparents are Jesse Tucker and Juanita Tucker while other relatives include her cousin Cali Tucker, her uncles Don Tucker and Robert Tucker and then her aunt La Costa.

What happened to Tanya Tucker and Glen Campbell?

They separated a while back, they were together from 1980 to 1981. Campbell died on August 8th, 2017 at 81, after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for six years.

Did Glen Campbell marry Tanya Tucker?

No, they dated from 1980 to 1981. Glen Campbell and Tucker had one child named Dillon and divorced in 1980, and after a high-profile relationship with Tanya Tucker, Campbell married Kim Woollen in 1982.

Who was Tanya Tucker’s first husband?

Tucker has been in relationships but has never married.

Who was Glen Campbell married to?

He married Kim Woollen in 1982.

How old was Tanya Tucker when she started singing?

She was 13 years old. Tucker, defined as “the wildest filly in country and western music” by David Hutchings in People, started making an influence in her singing career when she was only thirteen years old. Her debut single, “Delta Dawn,” emerged the top ten of the country charts soon after its release in 1972.

Does Tanya Tucker still perform?

Yes. Tucker still has her stage energy on point. She has been offering some of the best country music performances for over forty years now, but she has not lost a step at all.

Is Tanya Tucker in the Country Music Hall of Fame?

Yes, Tucker has been featured in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

How many albums has Tanya Tucker sold?

Tucker has 25 studio albums, 2 live albums, 10 compilation albums, and 7 video albums. She released her debut album via Columbia Records entitled Delta Dawn (1972) at 13 years. The album peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.

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