Tina Turner, who passed away at the age of 83 on May 24th, covered several songs by country legends on her debut solo album "Tina Turns the Country On!" in 1974. The album features covers of songs by artists such as Hank Snow, Kris Kristofferson, James Taylor, and Bob Dylan, among others. The standout track is Turner's rendition of "Help Me Make It Through the Night," which showcases her powerful vocals and range. "Bayou Song" is the only original song on the album. Although none of the songs from the album became hits, it was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female category.
Turner, known for hit songs like "Proud Mary" and "What's Love Got to Do With It," passed away after a long illness. Her family described her as a music legend and a role model.