Country Music Icon: Tanya Tucker Nashville, TN
A brazen talent and vivacious performer, country music legend Tanya Tucker has continually made her mark on American music since 1972, when her hit single “Delta Dawn,” catapulted her onto the charts and into the world. More hits followed — 23 Top 40 albums and 10 number one songs, to be exact — as did Tanya’s share of musical collaborations, awards, honors, great loves and heartbreaks. Along the way, her sultry voice, skill for reinvention and electricity on stage has made Tanya one of the most admired artists of her caliber and influenced generations of performers. Her songs have delighted country music and pop fans alike for over four decades, from “Blood Red and Goin’ Down,” to “Would You Lay With Me” and “Texas (When I Die).”
Now embarking on a summer tour, Tanya revisits her archives, which speak to her her flair for fashion, music and fun. There’s the fringe bikini she wore during the photoshoot for “Strong Enough to Bend,” the denim jacket from her Delta Dawn ensemble, embellished by Tanya herself and worn on her first date; and a vintage Purple Spandex jumpsuit, worn on the cover of the Tanya Tucker Live album. Her love of life is evidenced by her custom pink Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson (which Charlie Daniels once happily took for a spin).
With many special items that were featured in her 2014 Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum exhibition, a percentage of this sale’s proceeds will be donated to Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, an organization that provides financial assistance to all types of career musicians and industry workers who are struggling to make ends meet while facing illness, disability or age-related problems. “A few years ago I went through a difficult surgery on my vocal chords. Fortunately I was in a position to get the specialized care necessary to continue my career, but not everyone is in this position. This is one reason why I’m extremely excited to be working with EBTH to support Sweet Relief Musicians Fund,” says Tucker.
.jpg?ixlib=rb-3.1.0&w=766&h=&fit=max&crop=&auto=format)

1975 Vintage Nudie's Rodeo Tailors of North Hollywood Red, White & Blue Stage Ensemble

1992 Harley-Davidson "Screamin' Eagle" Xl883 Hugger with Custom Paint and Accessories

Ammons of El Paso, Texas Red and Black Leather Custom Handmade Cowgirl Boots with Tanya Tucker Logo

Yamaha Guitar Custom-Made for Tanya Tucker in 1977

Vintage Bojeongles Originals Embellished Purple Spandex Stage Ensemble Tanya Wore on "Tanya Tucker, Live" Album Cover

1965 Ford Mustang Ivy Green Convertible with Low Mileage

Women's 18K White Gold and Diamond Rolex Datejust Watch

18K Two Tone Gold, Tanzanite and Diamond Openwork Ring


Black Felt Cowboy Hat Embellished with Rhinestones

Red and Black Maxi Dress by Pink Polkadot Tanya Wore at Her 50th Birthday Party

Framed 1974 "Rolling Stone" Cover Poster Featuring Tanya Tucker

Azzedine Alaïa of Paris High End Designer Black Leather Bustier and Fringed Mini Skirt with Tanya's Autograph

Vintage Lillie Rubin Gown Tanya Wore at The Grammy's in 1979

Pair of Sunglasses with Red Lenses and Goldtone Metal Frames Tanya Wore for her "Hangin In" Video

70s Vintage "Delta Dawn" Embellished and Bejeweled Denim Ensemble

Fernando Wong Couture Beaded Evening Gown

Baracci Haute Couture of Beverly Hills Formal Gown Worn at The Night of 100 Stars, A Celebration of The Academy Awards in 2008

September, 1976 Issue No. 4 of "Country Style Monthly"

Valentino Garavani Gladiator Heels

Michael Hoban of North Beach Leather White Leather Jacket with Gold Metallic Scrolls

Black Leather and Pony Hair Zodiac Boots

Manuel Custom Made Embroidered Blouse and Pants Embellished with Swarovski Crystal Rhinestones

Vintage Diana Venegas Haute Couture of Beverly Hills Ensemble Tanya Wore on "The Love Boat"

Final Draft of Television Script for "The Love Boat"

Hi-Tek Designs by Alexander Black Leather Motorcycle Jacket with Chrome Hardware

B.B. Simon Black Leather Belt Embellished with Crystal Rhinestones and Studs

Bob Mackie Navy Blue Formal Gown Tanya Wore at The CMA Awards in 1997

Sterling Silver Openwork Slit Cuff with Oval Bezel Set Lava Stone Encrusted with Crystal Rhinestones

The Old Gringo Mexican Cowgirl Boots

Mexican Hand Decorated Black Cotton Shawl with Fringe, New with Tags

Eavis & Brown of London Red Silk Embellished Evening Dress Worn at the 27th Annual ACM Awards

MCM Designer One Piece Swimsuit in Black

Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather Ensemble with Fringe

Large Handmade Native American Turquoise and Mother of Pearl Equestrian Two Tone Belt Buckle

Scully Hand Embellished Western Dress Shirt with Embroidered Cactus

Gianni Bini Designer Teal Suede Embellished Tall Boots

Wild Billye's Starwear Hand Decorated Blazer Depicting Hank Williams

Resistol Cowboy Hat with Personal Inscription from Alligator Dan

Tanya's Limited Edition Racing Team Leather Jacket Designed by Jeff Hamilton with Signature

Pair of 1970s Vintage Nudie's Rodeo Tailor of North Hollywood Maroon Polyester Studded Pants

Luxurious Full Length Ranch Mink Fur Coat with Fox Fur Collar

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Mesh Bracelet

Black Silk Embroidered Blouse with Hand Set Golden Champagne Swarovski Crystal Rhinestones

Hervé Leger Couture Black Bandage Evening Gown, Circa 1990s

Embellished White Denim Stage Ensemble with Suede Fringe

René Caovilla Slingbacks Worn at The Night of 100 Stars in 2008

New Cache White Beaded Formal Gown

Ammons of El Paso, Texas White and Gold Leather Custom Handmade Mid-Cut Cowgirl Boots with Tanya's Logo

1970s Vintage RCA Victor Solid State 4-Speed Portable Record Player with "Tanya Tucker" in Ink on "ACGA" Label

Vintage Tan Suede Two-Piece Bikini Worn During Photo Shoot for "Strong Enough To Bend"

Vintage Victor Moses Begay Signed Native American Navajo Silver and Turquoise Concho Leather Belt

Bronx Fringed Suede Leather Boots

Southwestern Mixed Metal Cuff Openwork Bracelet with Simulated Blue Stone Cabochons

70s Vintage Western Dress Stage Ensemble in Blue with Fringe and Rhinestones

Michael Hoban of North Beach Leather Black Leather Motorcycle Jacket

Tanya's Tadashi Floral Print Cocktail Dress Worn at The Kentucky Derby

Bob Mackie Wearable Art Purple and Black Suede Leather Jacket with Fringe

Custom Jeri Hart Embellished Leather Guitar Strap with Tanya Tucker Logo

Tanya's 70s Vintage Bell Bottom Denim Jeans with Embroidery and Crystal Rhinestones

Framed Plaque from MCA Records Presented to Tanya Tucker on Her 18th Birthday

Gucci Brown Leather Quilted Jacket

Pair of Tanya Tucker Concert Tickets to Include a Meet and Greet

Custom-Made Black Ostrich Leather Cowgirl Boots with Tanya Tucker Monogram in the Shape of Texas

Les Habitudes of Los Angeles Black Chiffon Dress
.jpg?ixlib=rb-3.1.0&w=759&h=&fit=max&crop=&auto=format)
Tanya By the Numbers
Tanya’s age when she released her first single“Delta Dawn”: 13
Number of top 40 hits: 56
Records sold: 55 million
Total items in the sale: 488
Number of the Super Bowl during which Tanya performed at the halftime show, wearing the studded Michael Hoban leather jacket in the sale: 28
Round brilliant cut diamonds in Tanya’s Rolex Pearlmaster watch: 32
Year in which she appeared in an episode of The Love Boat: 1981
Number of leather jackets in the sale: 16
Female country stars who had appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone before Tanya in 1975: 0