Tanya Tucker may be known as a Grammy-winning country sensation to thousands of fans, but off stage, she’s simply “mom” to three children: Presley, Grayson, and Layla.
Tanya had her first child, daughter Presley, in 1989 with actor Ben Reed. A few years later, in 1991, they welcomed their son Beau, who goes by his middle name, Grayson. After Tucker and Reed split, she had another daughter, Layla, with songwriter Jerry Laseter in 1997.
When it comes to Tanya Tucker’s family, country music is a family affair! Just like their country superstar mom, all three of her children have ventured into the music industry and have shared the stage with her numerous times.
Get to know all three of Tanya Tucker’s children here:
Presley Tanita Tucker
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Presley is the oldest child of Tanya Tucker, and like her mother, she is a talented singer. She has released a few songs of her own, and performs alongside her mom quite frequently.
“35 yrs ago around 1:17 pm I had a 6.7 lb bundle of Heaven at Vanderbilt in nashville,” Tanya wrote in an Instagram post honoring Presley’s 35th birthday. “[She] was the answer to my dream and I named her long before her arrival. My career was back on track and there was one thing missing in my life and it was Her! She was so beautiful I really couldn’t believe she was mine.”
Beau Grayson Tucker
Much like his older sister, Beau Tucker, who goes by Grayson professionally, also performs with his mother during shows and tours with her.
“I sing and play guitar … I work with my mother Tanya Tucker and I help her out on the road as well as do my own music,” Grayson explained on the Higher Line podcast back in 2019.
As for Tanya, she couldn’t be prouder of her only son.
“He’s turned out to be a fine young man that I’m so proud of,” Tanya wrote on Facebook celebrating Grayson’s birthday in 2020. “He’s been there for me through all sorts of ordeals and I have him to thank for so many things. He’s a very special, fine young man.”
Grayson currently has his own website with a message indicating that more information is coming soon, so it seems likely that we might be seeing some solo music from Tanya’s son in the near future.
Layla LaCosta Laseter
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Layla is Tanya’s youngest child, but the love for country music runs deep, with Layla also working her way up in the country music scene. She has a few singles to her musical catalogue, such as “Moonshine” and “My Heart Wins Again.”
“She was blessed with a beautiful voice and she was given the gift of songwriting,” Tanya said in a post celebrating Layla’s 25th birthday. “[And] I’m hoping the world will be able to hear her voice across global radio airwaves.
“Today 25 yrs later here’s this beautiful young lady with the world at her feet and so much incredible opportunity, and my birthday wish is that she takes advantage of all she’s been blessed with and not keep the world waiting too long, and she makes the best decisions going forward and always know she is loved and adored by us [all]!”