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D-I-V-O-R-C-E is a studio album by American country artist Tammy Wynette. It was released in July 1968 via Epic Records and contained 11 tracks. Several recordings were cover tunes, including songs by Merle Haggard and The Beatles. Several new selections were also part of the collection, including the title track. Released as a single, the title track became Wynette's fourth number one song on the North American country charts in 1968. The album itself would also top the American country LP's chart in 1968. D-I-V-O-R-C-E received positive reviews from critics following its release.

Background, recording and content
Tammy Wynette signed a recording contract with Epic Records in 1966 and her success began to grow over the next several years. By 1968, Wynette was having a series of number one singles on the country music charts, including "My Elusive Dreams", "I Don't Wanna Play House" and "D-I-V-O-R-C-E". The latter track, written by Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman, was brought to Wynette's attention by her producer, Billy Sherrill. "I hated myself for not writing that song. It fit my life completely," Wynette later commented. Her fourth studio album would be named for the song. The album consisted of 11 tracks. ==Release, reception and singles==
Release, reception and singles
D-I-V-O-R-C-E was originally released in July 1968 on Epic Records. It was the fourth studio album of Wynette's career. Epic distributed the album as a vinyl LP, with six songs on "side A" and five songs on "side B". It was then released digitally several years later. The album received a positive review from Billboard magazine in 1968. Reviewers praised her vocal delivery: "Tammy Wynette sings with feeling and power like no other, and this latest LP offering is sure to be much in demand by her numerous fans." Years later, Greg Adams of AllMusic gave it a 4.5 star-rating. "The vocal performances are excellent even on the more disposable material, and although nothing here approaches the level of the title track, the album is ultimately rewarding for those whose interest in Wynette extends beyond her greatest hits," he concluded. The title track was the album's only single. Epic issued the single in April 1968. Two months later, it topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It became Wynette's fourth song number one country single. and topped Canada's RPM Country chart. ==Track listings==
Track listings
Vinyl version CD and digital versions ==Personnel==
Personnel
All credits are adapted from the original liner notes of D-I-V-O-R-C-E and the re-issued version of the album in 1998. Technical personnel • Barry Feldman – Executive producer (1998 version) • Bill Grimes – Photography • Michael Mendel – Design • Thomas Molesky – Design (1998 version) • Dave Nives – Reissue inspiration (1998 version) • Don Richardson, Sr. – Liner notes • Billy Sherrill – Producer ==Chart performance==
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