Tina Turns the Country On!

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 ==

• 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 ==