Tanya Denise Tucker, born on October 10, 1958, in Seminole, Texas, is a renowned American country music singer and songwriter. She first gained fame at the age of 13 with her hit "Delta Dawn" in 1972. Throughout her career, Tucker has been one of the few child performers to maintain her audience into adulthood, achieving a series of top-10 and top-40 hits. Her notable songs include "What's Your Mama's Name?", "Blood Red and Goin' Down", "Lizzie and the Rainman", "Strong Enough to Bend", and "Two Sparrows in a Hurricane".

Tucker's 2019 album "While I'm Livin'" earned her the Grammy Award for Best Country Album, and the song "Bring My Flowers Now" from the same album won a Grammy for Best Country Song. In 2023, she released a critically acclaimed album, "Sweet Western Sound", in collaboration with Brandi Carlile. That same year, Tucker was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, marking a significant milestone in her enduring career. Known for her distinctive, husky voice and resilient presence in country music, Tucker has been a vital figure in the genre for over fifty years.