Country music legend Tanya Tucker has finally found the man of her dreams. And guess what? She's known him for more than half a century! The award-winning singer, who's made a name for herself in the world of country music, has been in a beautiful relationship with Craig Dillingham, a man she’s known since she was just a teenager. This isn't your ordinary love story—it’s one that spans decades and proves that sometimes, the best things in life come to those who wait.
How Tanya Tucker Met Her Prince, Craig Dillingham
Let me take you back to the early days when Tanya was just starting out in the music scene. It was in Fort Worth, Texas, where the spark of their connection began. Tanya and Craig were both just 13 years old when they first met at a radio station, a place that would unknowingly set the stage for their future together. Fast forward to 1972, and Tanya was making waves with her hit single, "Delta Dawn." Meanwhile, Craig was also building his career in music, performing in a family band and later as a solo artist, opening shows for Ray Price, a country music giant.
Craig wasn't just another musician; he was a star in his own right. In 1983, he hit the charts with his top 40 Billboard country music hit, "Have You Loved Your Woman Today." The following year, Craig earned a nomination for Top New Male Vocalist at the Academy of Country Music Awards, showing the world that he was more than just a talented performer—he was a contender in the competitive world of country music. But despite their individual successes, it was their friendship that stood the test of time.
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For many years, Tanya and Craig were just friends, content to support each other from a distance. However, they did try to make their friendship into something more during the '90s and again in 2008, but it just didn’t work out. But as they say, timing is everything. In the summer of 2019, they decided to give it another shot, and this time, it felt right. “I love being around him,” Tanya told People magazine in January 2020. “We love doing things together. He adores me, but he also doesn’t let me slide. I really want him in my life.”
Is Marriage in the Future for Tanya Tucker?
Tanya Tucker has never walked down the aisle, but she’s certainly had her share of high-profile romances over the years. Names like Merle Haggard, Don Johnson, and Andy Gibb have all been linked to her heart. Before reconnecting with Craig, she was briefly engaged to country singer Glen Campbell back in 1981. Life has taken Tanya on many twists and turns, and in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, she found love with Ben Reed. Together, they welcomed two beautiful children, Presley Tanita Tucker and Beau Grayson Tucker, before parting ways.
After her relationship with the American Sniper actor came to an end, Tanya found love again with Jerry Laseter. They got engaged in 1997, but fate had other plans, and they called off the wedding just days before the big day in 1999. However, their love story wasn’t without its blessings—they welcomed a daughter together, Layla LaCosta Laseter.
Despite past heartbreaks, Tanya believes this time around with Craig is different. “Craig’s always loved me, always,” she gushed. “I mean, he’s never not loved me.” The mother of two hasn’t ruled out the possibility of tying the knot in the future, and her friends are all for it. “Yeah, they’re all about, ‘So when’s the wedding? Blah, blah, blah,” she joked. “And I mean, I’m pretty sure if I said, ‘Hey, let’s go get married,’ he’d go.”
