Country Pop Bites: Tanya Tucker – July 5

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 1989 Tanya Tucker had her first baby?

It’s true! She named the little girl Presley Tanita.

Check out this Tanya Tucker video.

Here are 5 little known truths about Tanya Tucker.

• Her father was a heavy equipment operator, and the family moved often as he sought better work.
• Tanya’s older sister, LaCosta was a country singer. At age 8, Tanya claimed that she too wanted to be a country singer when she grew up.
• Tanya made her debut with Mel Tillis, who was so impressed with her; he invited her on stage to perform.
• Tucker has never been married, but had many relationships over the years.
• Tucker starred in her own reality show, Tuckerville, on The Learning Channel in 2005. It ran for two seasons for a total of 18 episodes.