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Parkersburg, w.va Concert

 

 

WTAP News

Rachel Withers

A big star hit the hometown this evening, and hundreds turned out for the final concert in the homecoming festival.

Country music legend Tanya Tucker took the main stage Sunday evening, singing songs and putting on quite a show for valley viewers. Tucker is best known for her hit songs, "One Love At A Time, "Just Another Love," and "It's A Little Too Late."

The country legend has been singing she was fifteen, and has won several prestigious Country Music Association Awards. The Valley was honored to have Tucker attend the homecoming festival.

 

Cindi was kind enough to share this review her friend Larry sent her from the Parkersburg, WVA concert, hope you enjoy it:

Hi Cindi!
Hey, just a quick note to let you know that I  got to T's show yesterday.  It was a bit longer drive than anticipated, over 5 hrs each way.  I drove it all.  But the show was worth it. A bluegrass band opened for 1/2 hr, and they were really good, and then the Sha Boom girls were out there.backed by a real good house band.  They did lots of really great stuff. Like Bartender pour the wine, Cause the hurtins all mine, ( the chicks version) to Take me home country roads.  All good listening.  Also a song they said Tanya recorded, but I don't remember if she did or not.  You are more of an expert than me.  The song was Romeo.  Do you remember anything like that recorded by T?  I don't but I do remember the song. 

 Oh well, T was probably surprised to see the size crowd she attracted.  Man was it huge.  Some holding lighters etc. And sing, this crowd really responded to Delta Dawn, and they screamed for an encore  to no avail. T was long gone.  There were thousands and thousands of people out there. and it looked like a sea of humanity.  Tanya was in great shape for the show, and even on time.  I watched as they introduced her.  She stood just like Elvis used to, hands down at her side, head down preparing mentally, and then bang, out on the stage for a perfect performance. She let Presley sing one song and the crowd loved her.

But this was the Tanya of old. She was shocked to hear how loud the crowd sang, both country roads, and Delta Dawn.  She said she was absolutely speechless and she would remember that for life.  Well, T nailed all her songs and got a huge standing ovation when she finished.  Just a joyful day for all. Thats it from Parkersburg. WV. Oh Juanita is in the hospital with back problems, but nothing life threatening.  Pray for her.

Larry