The Tanya Tucker Tribute: Celebrating An Icon In Country Music

By Timothy Yap Jun 09, 2016 04:23 AM EDT

During her nearly 45-year career as a country music legend, which began when she was just a teen, Tucker has garnered many chart-topping hits, awards and magazine covers. The avid collector has also amassed an extraordinary treasure of clothing, accessories, jewelry, keepsakes from iconic performances, collectible home decor, and so much more. For the first time, this special collection will be offered via a curated auction kicking off on Thursday, June 16, 1:00 a.m./CT exclusively on EBTH.com.

A percentage of the proceeds from the sale 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. (sweetrelief.org)

"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 with a percentage of the sale proceeds," says Tucker. "I have spent my life collecting these treasures. I look forward to others having the opportunity to enjoy them as much as I have."

The highly-anticipated sale will feature 500 curated items including designer stage costumes worn on tour, at award shows and on photo and video shoots. Several items were featured in her 2014 Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum exhibit, Tanya Tucker: Strong Enough to Bend. Among the latter: a 1970's Delta Dawn jumpsuit, an Azzedine Alaïa black leather bustier and fringed mini skirt, a 1975 custom Nudie suit, and a Fernando Wang beaded gown. A pink 1992 Harley Davidson Screamin' Eagle from the Hall of Fame exhibit is also included in the sale. (promotions.ebth.com/tanya-tucker-ebth-press-preview)

Bidding is simple and is done by logging onto EBTH.com. All items are up for auction for seven days and all bids start at $1 with no reserve. Worldwide delivery is available.

Some of the items from the Country Music Hall of Fame® exhibit included in the auction:

- Jacket from Delta Dawn ensemble. Embellished by Tucker and worn on her first date. 1970's.

- Azzedine Alaïa black leather bustier and fringed mini skirt.

- Fernando Wong Couture beaded, fringed gown.

- Vintage Nudie suit custom designed for Tucker. 1975.

- 1992 Harley Davidson Screamin' Eagle

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ABOUT TANYA TUCKER:
In 1974, Rolling Stone ran a cover story on Tanya Tucker with the headline that said "You're Gonna Hear From Me." Truer words have never been spoken. For four decades, her sultry voice and vivacious stage presence has helped to make her one of the most admired and respected female vocalists in the Country Music genre. Tanya's reign includes 23 Top 40 albums and a string of 56 Top 40 singles, 10 of which reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard charts. Along the way, she has provided some of the biggest country music hits of each decade, including, "Blood Red and Goin' Down," "Would you Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone)" and "Texas (When I Die)," just to name a few. Tucker is also the recipient of numerous awards, including two CMAs, two ACMs, and three CMT awards. Follow Tanya Tucker on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or visittanyatucker.com.

ABOUT EBTH:
EVERYTHING BUT THE HOUSE (EBTH) is a revolutionary online marketplace that provides the reach and convenience of an e-commerce platform for estate sales around the world. As a full-service provider, EBTH helps sellers maximize the value of their collections by handling every aspect of the sale from photography and cataloging to payment and delivery. Through its marketplace, EBTH also allows collectors and buyers to discover everything from rare antiques and original art to great deals on everyday needs. With more than 220 estate sales a month and all items starting at just $1, bidders from across the world always have something new to discover at EBTH.com.

ABOUT SWEET RELIEF MUSICIANS FUND:
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund provides financial assistance to all types of career musicians, crews, venue workers & their families who are struggling to make ends meet while facing illness, disability, or age-related problems. For more information, visit sweetrelief.org.