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Tanya Tucker Is Back And Taking No Prisoners

After first shooting to fame in the 1970s, Tucker is back with her first full-length studio album in more than a decade called While I'm Livin'.
Tanya Tucker's <em>While I'm Livin', </em>out now, builds on her storied country legacy.

has always been a hellraiser. The 60-year-old country singer who shot to fame with in 1972 at 13 has made a career out of charismatic sass, an outlaw image and a signature vocal performance to back it up. Throughout Tucker's career, there have been bestselling albums, awards and recognition including an exhibit at the Country Music Hall of.

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