Country music pioneer opens her archives to unveil the previously unreleased track that later became a Faith Hill breakout hit
The moment I heard those opening notes, I knew. That was my song—but Faith Hill was singing it. I was crying…devastated, yet thrilled it turned into a major triumph for such a gifted young woman.”— LaCosta TuckerNASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — LaCosta Tucker is delving into her personal collection to share a unique piece of country music heritage, dropping her until-now-unreleased rendition of “It Matters to Me” on August 27, 2026. Penned by esteemed Nashville songwriters Ed Hill and Mark D. Sanders, “It Matters to Me” eventually emerged as a cornerstone early single for Faith Hill and provided the title for her double-platinum sophomore album. However, prior to Hill’s version becoming a fixture on country radio, LaCosta had already laid down her own take on the track. STREAM NOW!
“I was heading south on I-65 through Nashville, tuned to the radio, when I identified the opening instantly. It was ‘It Matters to Me’—my song—but Faith Hill was the voice. I cried. I felt hurt, but also glad I had picked a wonderful song that achieved massive success for a lovely young artist. I am thrilled that everyone will finally experience my rendition.” — LaCosta Tucker
This single marks yet another step in a dynamic resurgence for LaCosta, coming on the heels of “Woman Behind the Wheel” and “Your Shadow’s Gone.” Rather than merely looking back at past work, LaCosta has been unveiling both fresh material and previously unheard tracks to devoted followers while also connecting with a younger country audience.
LaCosta first earned widespread recognition in the 1970s after inking a deal with Capitol Records, ultimately landing 14 singles on the country charts and issuing five albums. Her catalog includes “Get on My Love Train,” “This House Runs on Sunshine,” “Western Man,” “Changing All the Time,” “Loving Somebody on a Rainy Night,” and “What’ll I Do.” Throughout her career, she also made guest appearances on programs such as Dolly, Nashville Now, Pop! Goes the Country, The Jim Nabors Show, Dinah Shore, Hee Haw, and Hoyt Axton’s Country Western Rock and Roll Boogie Woogie Gospel Hour.
Twice nominated for the Academy of Country Music’s Most Promising Female Vocalist award, LaCosta later recorded for Elektra Records alongside celebrated producer James Stroud. Nowadays, LaCosta spends her time between Nashville and Las Vegas, still performing and recording. She also frequently teams up and shares her industry expertise with her daughter, award-winning country star Cali Tucker. Yet with “It Matters to Me,” the focus returns to a remarkable moment preserved from LaCosta’s own recording past—a song already familiar to the world, soon to be heard from a completely fresh perspective.
LaCosta Tucker’s “It Matters to Me” is now streaming across all platforms.
Gerry Allen
Mother Tucker PR
gerry@mothertuckerpr.com
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