LaCosta Tucker releases her original recording of It Matters to Me

LaCosta Tucker has released her previously unheard version of “It Matters to Me” on August 27, 2026, giving country fans the original recording of the song later made famous by Faith Hill. The release adds to a run of new and unreleased music from Tucker and spotlights a lost chapter in country history.

Why it matters: - LaCosta Tucker is reclaiming a song that later became a major hit for Faith Hill, giving listeners the first chance to hear Tucker’s original recording. - The release highlights Tucker’s continued return to the spotlight with new and previously unreleased material. - The single adds another piece of country music history back into circulation for longtime fans and new listeners.

What happened: - LaCosta Tucker released her previously unheard recording of “It Matters to Me” on August 27, 2026. - The song was written by Ed Hill and Mark D. Sanders. - Faith Hill later made “It Matters to Me” one of her early signature hits and the title track of her multi-platinum second album. - Tucker recorded the song before Hill’s version became a country radio staple.

The details: - Tucker said she recognized the song while driving on I-65 in Nashville and heard Faith Hill’s version on the radio. - Tucker said the moment left her heartbroken, but also happy that the song became a success for Hill. - Tucker said she was glad the world would finally hear her version. - The release follows Tucker’s recent singles “Woman Behind the Wheel” and “Your Shadow’s Gone.” - Tucker has been introducing both new music and unheard recordings to longtime fans while also reaching younger country listeners. - Tucker first drew national attention in the 1970s after signing with Capitol Records. - Tucker placed 14 singles on the country charts and released five albums. - Her recordings include “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.” - Tucker appeared on 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. - Tucker was twice nominated for the Academy of Country Music’s Most Promising Female Vocalist. - She later recorded for Elektra Records and worked with producer James Stroud. - Tucker now divides her time between Nashville and Las Vegas and continues to perform and record. - Tucker also collaborates with her daughter, country artist Cali Tucker. - The single is available on all streaming platforms. - The release post included a call to stream the song.

Between the lines: - Tucker’s release is more than nostalgia. It reframes a familiar hit through the voice of the artist who first cut the song. - The timing suggests a broader effort to turn archive material into an active part of Tucker’s current catalog. - The rollout also connects Tucker’s legacy work with her ongoing presence in today’s country conversation.

What's next: - Tucker is likely to keep mixing unreleased material with new recordings as she continues performing. - The release may renew attention on Tucker’s catalog and expand interest in her earlier work. - Fans can now hear a different version of a song that already has deep recognition in country music.