Kim Carnes has friends in high places Nov 5, 2009
" Carnes, whose "Bette Davis Eyes" was the biggest radio hit of 1981, has concentrated in recent years on writing for other artists - Tim McGraw, Sawyer Brown, Tanya Tucker, Suzy Bogguss and Deanna Carter among them - but she's maintained a keen interest in performing, often appearing at informal shows with her fellow tunesmiths, sharing songs in her well-known raspy, smoky vocal style. She recently returned from a brief tour of South America and visits Europe at least once a year. And Carnes,... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Q&A with ex-NFL coach Sam Wyche Oct 28, 2009
I was supposed to be on the Sean Hannity show this past Oct. 15, but I got bumped by Tanya Tucker of all people, the country and western singer. Can you believe it. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Today in History - Oct. 10 Oct 11, 2009
Country singer Tanya Tucker is 51. Actress Julia Sweeney is 50. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
'A big ol' time' Sep 3, 2009
" Shepherd hopes to release a new single in January, with the album to follow in winter or early spring. For now, she gets to headline a few shows with her band. Shepherd said she'll likely include an acoustic set Saturday and sing a few covers, including songs by Tanya Tucker, Keith Whitley, and Hank Williams Jr. Notice she didn't list an AC/DC or B-52s song. She's determined to stay traditional. "I plan on keeping it as country as I can for country music listeners," Shepherd said. "I think... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Tanya Tucker, 'My Turn' Jul 20, 2009
Tanya Tucker, 'My Turn ... CountryTanya Tucker My Turn Saguaro Road ESSENTIAL Wine Me Up ... Can Tanya Tucker really be 50. (Boston Globe)
Mote brings Christian sound to Scott County Jul 16, 2009
Some of his work has included playing with Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, Alan Jackson, Lee Greenwood, Trisha Yearwood, Tanya Tucker, Bill Gaither and Grand Ole Opry legend Porter Wagoner. Others who have benefitted from his talents include Rascal Flatts, Randy Travis, The Martins, Mark Lowry, Trace Adkins, The Gaither Vocal Band and Kenny Chesney. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD Jun 27, 2009
-Tanya Tucker, "My Turn". -R.L. Burnside, "Burnside on Burnside". (Erie Times-News, PA)
Memorial Day tribute May 21, 2009
Elvis was my favorite, and I listened to Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Tanya Tucker, said Baker. Baker now enjoys making cannons and weaponry and participating in Civil War reenactments across the U.S. at events like the local Texas Renaissance Festival. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
Roy Clark, Barbara Mandrell Join Hall Of Fame May 18, 2009
" Crowell led a harmonica-heavy rendition of Roy Orbison's "Candy Man" for McCoy, 68, a multi-instrumentalist best known for his harmonica work. McCoy's first session was "Candy Man" in 1961. Since then, he's recorded with Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Gordon Lightfoot, Paul Simon, Ringo Starr, Leon Russell, Tanya Tucker and many more. "Well, I never really cared for harmonica or harmonica players until I heard Charlie McCoy," said Harold Bradley, a veteran... (Click2Houston, TX)
New Inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame (9:54p.m.) May 18, 2009
Since then, he's recorded with Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Gordon Lightfoot, Paul Simon, Ringo Starr, Leon Russell, Tanya Tucker and many more. "Well, I never really cared for harmonica or harmonica players until I heard Charlie McCoy," said Harold Bradley, a veteran session guitarist who formally inducted McCoy. (WTVR.com, VA)
Colgate Country Showdown Grand Prize Winner Johnny Bulford Pays Tribute This Mother's Day to His Mom and Late Granny, Who Passed Away After a Car Accident on Mother's Day, 2008 May 8, 2009
At the tender age of 23, Bulford, who recently scored a highly coveted endorsement deal with manufacturing powerhouse Taylor Guitars, has already opened major shows for Jason Michael Carroll, Collin Raye, The Warren Brothers, Josh Turner, Emerson Drive, Chris Cagle, Diamond Rio, Tracy Lawrence, Tanya Tucker and Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night. Contact. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Johnny Bulford Named the "Best New Act in Country Music" at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown! Apr 28, 2009
At the age of 23, the performerwhose competition accolades include placing second in the Recording Academy sponsored Florida Grammys in 2007has already opened major shows for Collin Raye, Josh Turner, Emerson Drive, Diamond Rio, Tracy Lawrence, Tanya Tucker and even Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night fame. After judging the first round of Orlandos Got Talent, Bulford is headed to the Suwannee River Jam April 23-25, where hell perform each day of the festival. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Country Couture photography exhibit opens at Country Music Hall of Fame Apr 8, 2009
Artists featured in Country Couture include Kix Brooks, Little Jimmy Dickens, the Hager Twins, Merle Haggard, Jim Lauderdale, Loretta Lynn, Ronnie Milsap, Lorrie Morgan, the Oak Ridge Boys, Pam Tillis, Tanya Tucker, Porter Wagoner and Dwight Yoakam. Story created Apr 07, 2009 - 14:47:23 EDT.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Tucker takes a 'Turn' back to the studio Mar 6, 2009
Tanya Tucker's cover album of hits by male country artists is out June 2. By Brian Mansfield, Special for USA TODAY Though Tanya Tucker has put more than 50 singles in the country chart's top 40 since making her debut at age 13, she quit recording when her father/manager, Beau Tucker, died in 2006. (USA Today -- Life)
