Tanya Tucker undergoes hip surgery: 'A bad hip can't keep me down' UPI News Service, 07/16/2021 Tanya Tucker is recovering after undergoing emergency hip surgery. ADVERTISEMENT "My hip has been giving me hell for awhile now and the docs discovered a hip fracture. I had to have surgery right away," the country music star announced on Instagram. "The operation went well and I'm on track for a speedy recovery. I'll be at home healing for a few weeks, but I can't wait to get back out and see you as soon as I can. I LOVE y'all & a bad hip can't keep me down!" she continued.