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      • Tina Turns the Country On! is the debut solo studio album by Tina Turner, released in September 1974 on the United Artists Records. Released while Turner was still a member of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, it was an attempt by her husband, Ike Turner, to expose her to a wider audience. Although the album did not chart, it earned Turner a Grammy Award nomination in the "Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female" category.


      Recording and release


      Tina Turns the Country On! was recorded at Turner's recording studio, Bolic Sound in Inglewood, California. It was produced by Nashville producer Tom Thacker. The album is made up of mostly covers by various country and folk artists, including Kris Kristofferson, Bob Dylan, Olivia Newton-John, James Taylor and Dolly Parton. The track "Bayou Song" is an original song written for Turner by Peter-John Morse. There were no singles released from the album.
      In November 2023, the album was made available on streaming services and as a digital download, marking its first release in any digital format.
      The album was re-issued on LP and CD on November 15, 2024.


      Critical reception


      The album received positive reviews. Cash Box magazine stated, "Tina continues to be the performer that has turned on countless thousands."

      Billboard magazine (September 14, 1974): Fine mix of country, folky and soft rock tunes done in Tina's inimitable style. On this effort she flexes her voice from its softest to its usual rough tone and molds it perfectly around each cut. Drawing from a wide range of composers from Dylan to Dolly Parton to Kris Kristofferson to Hank Snow. Ms. Turner should gain easy soul and pop play and possibly some country play. Surprisingly effective are the slow cuts, and Tina proves just as adept an interpreter of other's material as she is a singer of original songs.


      Awards and nominations


      The album garnered Turner a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female at the 17th Annual Grammy Awards.


      Track listing




      Personnel


      Tina Turner – vocals, backing vocals
      Clydie King – backing vocals
      Merry Clayton – backing vocals
      Pat Hodges – backing vocals
      Jessie Smith – backing vocals
      Mark Creamer – electric and acoustic guitar
      James Burton – electric guitar
      J. D. Maness – steel guitar
      Glen Hardin – piano
      John Hammond – piano
      Joe Lamano – bass guitar
      Mike Botts – drums
      Tom Scott – saxophone, recorder
      Terrance Lane – percussion, sound effects
      Production

      Tom Thacker – producer
      John Horton – engineer
      Mark Creamer – engineer
      Fred Borkgren – engineer
      Steve Waldman – engineer
      D. B. Johnson – engineer
      David Alexander – photography
      Bob Cato – art direction


      Charts




      References

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