Tanya Tucker

Fabulous concert! Tanya sounds amazing and kept it real on stage! Thank you for a memorable evening!

Fun show despite the ridiculous heat and humidity. Tanya and band were a bunch of pros to get through that and still have an energetic and entertaining performance. Sweet interaction with audience members.

The Judds (Wynonna, Martina McBride with Tanya Tucker) 2/16/23 “It was a girl’s night out, one that even the boys could enjoy at The Well in Greenville South Carolina. Thursday evening marked the 10th show of the 2nd or 2023rd leg of what was billed as ‘The Final Tour’ of The Judds. When Wynonna stated that she’d honor the initial 10 date commitment of the tour in 2022 (announced on April 1st prior to her mother’s untimely passing), I honestly wasn’t sure what she’d be able to give. It was to have been Naomi and Wynonna’s first tour in a decade. Frankly when the second leg was announced I avoided my ticket purchase curious to see which special guests would be penciled in for the South Carolina date. My reasoning was primarily due to my seeing Wynonna twice in the last 4 1/2 years, as recently as 7/3/21, each time in a small venue (436 and 637 seat theaters respectively). Things changed however with the announcement of support from Tanya Tucker (my first time ever seeing her) and a $22 ‘One Country Promo’ floor seat! Mind you Wynonna really ‘brought it’ both times I had seen her but I entered the venue this evening with some reservation due to the nature of the show. Those reservations were soon shattered and my skepticism proved completely unfounded. The 16,000 seat arena had most of the upper bowl sides curtained off leaving only the best views available for the 7,000 or so fans that were lucky enough to have exhibited the faith to purchase tickets. Spotting some friends on the floor closer than me with an empty seat adjacent I took the opportunity to upgrade myself, thanks Rick, Kelli, Pam, Gina & Randy! At precisely the scheduled start time ‘Very Special Guest’ Martina McBride took the stage. It was my 3rd time seeing Martina, the first being in 2015 at the top of her vocal game, the second in 2021 with Blake Shelton. In complete transparency, the 2021 performance was not good, and it wasn’t just my say so, her pitch was off and she kept playing with her ear monitors. I honestly felt so bad for her. Needless to say I went into the set with much trepidation. This time around the 56 year old (already warmed up from earlier tour dates) stepped up her game and performed well. The 50 minute / 11 song set beginning with ‘My Baby Loves Me’ included most all the hits excluding ‘Concrete Angel’ and ‘Safe In The Arms Of Love’. McBride addressed the audience, ‘I fell like one of our jobs tonight is to love and support Wynonna and one of the ways we can do that is to have a damn good time!’ Moving through ‘Wild Angels’ and ‘Blessed’ she substituted her own ‘I’m Gonna Love You Through It’ exchanging out ‘You Ain’t Woman Enough’, the 1966 Loretta Lynn classic she had been performing previously on the tour. Next there was ‘Love’s The Only House’, ‘This One’s For The Girls’, and a rendering of ‘A Broken Wing’ which was so powerfully performed that any vocal challenges prior to were completely lost and forgotten. She showed her appreciation to the fully roused audience, ‘I gotta say, I hate to call besties but I’m just saying’, and to the seven person band which had remained mostly in the background up to that point, the spotlight majorly positioned on her alone. ‘By the way, how ‘bout a hand for this fabulous band I have with me.’ At last came ‘Independence Day’ which after struggling through the first chorus she extended the microphone to the audience for assistance on the second. Everything rounded out as an all-in-all solid performance! After a half hour intermission the second half commenced with a 1.23 hour / 18 song set from Wynonna and Company beginning with ‘Had A Dream’ in a backdrop of stars and smoke. The stage set had a retro feel to it that I would imagine an 80’s concert would have had (prior to my days of discovering country music). There were warmly lit hanging light bars extending out from the stage with the classic Judds logo on the left and right side screens. Wynonna’s famous white guitar and a pedal steel added to the atmosphere. On the floor we couldn’t see it but there was a projected image of an acoustic guitar top on the stage floor that was visible from time to time on the side screens. Her eight person band which included her husband/drummer Cactus Moser were super-tight the entire performance. The evening itself was creatively broken up into segments and not just your typical average concert set. Moving into ‘Give A Little Love’ Wynonna addressed the audience ’Is this really happening. Oh my goodness look at you, I’m so glad to be here in South Carolina.’ Early in the set (third song) she brought out the ladies for ‘Girl’s Night Out’, ‘Well ladies and gentlemen, Martina McBride and Tanya Tucker’. Next up was ‘Rockin With The Rhythm Of The Rain’. Here is where The Texas Tornado Miss Tanya Tucker took charge, you’d never know the two of them had not played together live prior to the evening. Sixty-four year old Tanya dressed in a Judds shirt with huge blinged sunglasses walked across the stage and handed Martina a pair, Wynonna in wonderment pondering, ‘She was so nervous at soundcheck.’ Next the duo performed ‘Love Is Alive’, ‘I can’t believe she’s (Tanya) here to sing harmonies, what a blessing this is.’ TT replied, ‘It’s an honor.’ ‘Wynonna assuring us, ‘You learn who your true friends are when you’re going through a tough time. She’s (Tanya) blinged out tonight more so than me but okay.’ Tanya in reply, ‘Hey, I did this myself I blinged The Judds, sure did’. One would swear the interaction was all pre-planned they both worked and sung so well together. At the line in the song, ‘Here by me’ Wynonna extended her hand and grabbed Tanya’s. Tanya slid over close and kissed Wynonna’s hand. Wynonna finished the song line ‘yes indeed’! Mid-set a curtain came down illuminated all in red for a scaled down set featuring guitar, mandolin (played by Cactus), upright bass, and dobro on ‘Guardian Angel’, ‘Flies On The Butter’, and ‘Young Love’ (with the addition of pedal steel). Curtain up and Tanya joined in again for ‘Born To Be Blue’, Wynonna turning to Tanya addressing again her apparent nervousness at soundcheck, ‘You been faking all day!’ Other songs included, ‘Tell Me Why’, ‘Turn It Loose’, ‘She Is His Only Need’ and ’No One Else On Earth’. Of note, the set list was scaled back from earlier dates which featured up to twenty-four songs possibly due to her dizzy spell last week in Dayton or it could have been just the change in special guest appearances. The regular set ended with a truly moving ‘Love Can Build A Bridge’. With her hand extended Wynonna led a sentiment of prayer and acknowledgement of gratitude. ‘Thank You Lord again for healing me today and all the days of my life so that I can be with my family of choice, my fans. I’m so grateful that I didn’t cancel. I’m so grateful that you’re here and that I’m here and yes there’s always hope. You just got to show up and show out!’ The song featured a video backdrop showcasing a half screen of Naomi singing her part directly facing Wynonna on the other half screen singing her part live. You had to be there, Naomi’s presence could be felt in the room! An encore trifecta featured Wynonna solo on ‘Mama He’s Crazy’, then ‘Granpa Tell Me Bout The Good Old Days’ followed by ‘Why Not Me’ with full band. It was a special and moving evening indeed. Wynonna commenting in an interview with regard to her second leg of the tour summed things up, ‘There will be tours and concerts, but this is something that is between a memorial and a celebration of life!” Review and photos by DAve (Concert #746, 747)

Tanya is such a great performer. She connects with us fans and really puts herself out there to give her all. Loved her on Saturday she is so good live! Been following her since the 70's she has brought me so much joy with her music. She thanked us fans several times during the show and really drove home how she trully has appreciated the love and support she has felt through her great career! Little does she know we love her more ❤️

Loved her performance! She truly is a great performer. Love her candidness and compassion. I am so glad I went....would definitely be ready to see her again! So proud she decided to go forward with this new music...what an awesome album!💕

Absolutely loved seeing Tanya in person. She sang her heart out! Plus, had several surprises! Best Concert ever!!

Tanya was amazing; her band was amazing. The sound was not amazing, therefore ½ a star off. I sure hope she finally gets her Grammy this time round!

What an incredible voice! And wonderful entertainer! I wish I could go see her in Big Bear this weekend...but she has me considering Stagecoach 2020. Love you Tanya!

Concert was simply amazing!!! Beautiful music center and excellent sound. Tanya Tucker was beyond amazing, a dream come true concert for me!

AMAZING! This woman is a legend and still has everything--incredible voice, awesome stage presence, sassy and confident.

Even though Ms T was recovering from and illness and an injury she still put on a show worth seeing. Am looking forward to seeing her again when she tours with the new album in 2019!

Show was great seats were great 3rd roll 1st and 2nd seats on till people came up from the back and block our vlew other than that it was great

A DREAM COME TRUE! 💞 Amazing concert! I have loved Miss Tanya since I was a kid and know every single word to every single song. Never thought the day would come, that not only did I get to see her in concert... but she was gracious enough to MEET ME!! I will never forget this night for the rest of my life!! Tanya Tucker: My Badass Country Cowgirl Hero!! 🖤🎶

I have seen missT 352 times. Never once did she disappoint me. I rec lost my home n all my Tanya stuff I’ve been collecting since 1972 in a fire. At least I have the memories!!! Tanya is all entertainer of the century.

My best friend and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing Tanya at The Pullo with her band and the opening act (with Tanya's talented daughter). I have enjoyed Tanya's performances before and have many of her albums. There for awhile it seemed Tanya was hanging her hat up (so to speak). I am not sure what changed her mind though I am glad she decided to keep her career going. Her voice is still as unique and as strong as it has been in the past. I'm sure her new album, scheduled to come out in January, will be another block buster! I'll be the first to get the "Drop Down" (in her words - smiles also know to most as a download). We were coming from a job obligation from out of town. The job ended much later than scheduled and we were running extremely late. We arrived about 7:35... as if everyone waited for our arrival, the lights went down and the opening act started to get on stage right after taking a deep breath and sitting down. We interacted with many of the staff at the Pullo Center and each encounter was just as awesome as the previous. It was an awesome upbeat atmosphere. The entire staff seemed eager to help when asked and without prompting. If there were any changes to our experience they would be minor. One would be a wider more comfortable chair. This I know is tough and they didn't have my body to measure smiles. The other would have been able to have a VIP meet & greet. I know a lot goes into the meet and greets and they can getting a little strange & time consuming. If I where offered the opportunity I would have gladly paid an additional fee and would have expected a time constraint along with the offer. Note, these are small aspects to me though would have been just icing on the cake to a fantastic 5-star experience! I hope we get another chance to experience Tanya there and possibly others. Thanks to all involved in making this young man tap his feet, cry a little, and come out with a huge grin!

What an awesome show! She sounded amazing and even let me get a pic with her! Love Tanya Tucker

Awesome show! She made sure everyone had a good time! True entertainment! the openact was great as well! please come back to Skypack!!

great performance, a true legend. venue was great but poor set up of tables 'roadhouse' style. started too late, Aaron Pritchett didnt get on stage until after midnight, we left.

Tanya Tucker is and always will be a great entertainer! She always puts on a good show!

she was great but venue needs better tvs because it's hard to see artist unless you are up in the seats.