ferent during Christmas. Sometimes we’ll go to the islands and soak up some sun while everyone else is freezing in Nashville! Or, we’ll go to the extreme and head to colder temperatures in Steamboat Springs, Colorado! We’ll get a big ol; cabin and go skiing and just relax. Christmas is all about family and friends to me, so wherever they are, we are.
You grew up in Wilcox, myself Prescott, AZ. You have seen the growth in Arizona. What do you think of the growth? Do you compete in Arizona at any of the horse events? And If not here, where? I’m so glad to see the growth in my home state. It sure looks a lot dif- ferent.
(Switching to music) Out of all your songs, do you have a favorite? And favorite collabora- tion with another singer? Who is/or was your music influences? Well, Delta Dawn! It’s been the biggest blessing of all. Without Delta Dawn, who knows where I’d be. I never get tired of singing it. Loretta Lynn is my all-time hero and I’m blessed to call her a friend. I went down to her house the oth- er night and brought her supper. I’m so glad she’s doing better.
You’ve talked about your dad, as parents they all have favorite advice sayings. Did your dad have a favorite saying? He had a lot of sayings! My dad is the reason I’m still standing today. My parents were the best around and supported me through thick and thin. I lost both of them a few years ago and miss them so much every day.
Tanya Tucker by Miriam Lucero T
ell our readers about your first horse or one of your favorite horses from your childhood? How has that horse impacted your life today? Oh, I can’t just pick one! But I’ve always had an affinity for Appaloosas. Their stature and personality are just so charming. And I love riding them. I’ve had a passion for horses since as long as I can remember - they’ve always fascinated me. I’m always at peace riding.
I understand you have Tucker Cutting horses, are you competing as well? What do you look for in a horse? First off, I haven’t competed recently, but I did win first place in the Celebrity Cutting Event in Fort Worth a few years ago. I was very glad to take home the belt buckle and the trophy. It was a wonderful opportunity for me. I’m down there every year during the National Cutting Horse Futurity. They have a celebri- ty event every year. I’m very glad to be a part of that and I’ve been a part of it most on and off since the latter part of the 80’s. I enjoy it so much. I love riding cutting horses.
Do you farm or grow agriculture at your ranch? (Our readers are family, some new to horses and some are older and buying horses). We don’t have any crops on our land right now.
Christmas is just around the corner, do you have favorite items you like to cook. What is a Tucker Christmas Tradition? Every year we do something dif-
(I’ve been a fan for many years, met you sever- al times in the 90’s when I worked in Country Radio.) The 90’s you had a stream of hits, and some great songs. And you have seen the mu- sic industry change. I am hearing from wom- en in Country music, today it’s much harder to get women played in Country Music.) Any advice for new female artists? Any new female artists that you would like to collaborate with? Mi- randa Lambert is the full package. She’s got it all. I also think Elle King is a fantastic stylist - what a talent! That’s what missing in music these days… stylists. There’s a lot of singers out there. But not many stylists.
(I love your new song, and have it rotation on my radio station www.hwy89arizonacoun-
tryradio.net and met Glen Campbell 17 years ago, he was most gracious we talked about our kids, they are both the same age. Matter of fact he met my daughter, and told Jeff Day- ton to get her some drumsticks.) What is your favorite memory of Glen Campbell? Thank you so much. All the money from the song is going to Alzheimer’s research.
Will you be releasing more songs this next year? You bet! I feel like I’m going to break a record making a record! But we’ve got some new music I can’t wait to share with the fans.
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