Tanya Tucker songs have captured the attention of country music fans since the veteran singer took "Delta Dawn" to the top of the country music charts at age 13. Despite a sometimes turbulent and controversial life as a young woman, Tucker avoided the usual trappings of child stardom with the ability to hold on to her audience for decades to come instead of ridin' away into no man's land. America loves its child stars. This pint-sized country singer with the adorable "Teddy Bear Song" and the Donna Fargo cover "The Happiest Girl in the Whole USA" in her repertoire was a can't-miss attraction. She made appearances on TV shows, radio stations and signed with Columbia Records. But Tucker was more than a novelty act as a child, as she could sing of heartbreak and lovesick blues with the power and conviction of a grown woman. Changing country music trends and tabloid gossip limited her popularity for a time. Still, that same mighty voice eventually proved to be timeless as country fans sought more traditional-sounding stars in the late '80s. She showed that timeless sounds don't go out of style. This shift in Nashville's musical climate made a Texas girl the toast of Tennessee. Tucker's latest album While I'm Livin' has rightfully earned the country singer-songwriter praise among critics and longtime fans. The album, produced by Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings, is nominated for a Grammy for Best Country Album at the 2020 Grammy awards. With decades of experience comes a back catalog of potential "greatest hits" candidates. As often happens with these lists, what's the best and where it ranks among other great songs is a matter of opinion. It will always be hard to narrow down a career like Tucker's, but these 10 cuts define a legendary and ongoing career driven by a true rebel's instantly recognizable singing voice. 10. "Little Things" While young Tucker captured fans' hearts with a weathered voice that sounded mature beyond its years, there's so