In 1973 , Tina wrote one of their last hit records , " Nutbush City Limits " , which peaked at number 22 on the '' Billboard '' Hot 100 and number 11 on the R&B chart . The single was even more successful in Europe , reaching number 4 in the UK , number 1 in Austria and also a Top 5 hit in several other countries . In 1974 , the Turners received the Golden European Award , the first ever given , for more than one million records of " Nutbush City Limits " sold in Europe . The follow-up single " Sweet Rhode Island Red " was moderately successful , peaking at number 43 on the '' Billboard '' R&B chart . In April 1974 , Ike and Tina released the album , '' The Gospel According to Ike & Tina Turner '' . A few months later in August , Tina released her first solo album titled '' Tina Turns the Country On ! '' . Both albums received Grammy nominations at the 17th Annual Grammy Awards . Their gospel album was nominated for Best Soul Gospel Performance . Ike also earned a solo nomination for his single " Father Alone . " Tina was nominated for Best R&B Vocal Performance , Female for her solo album
17th Annual Grammy Awards
17th Annual Grammy Awards
Ike & Tina Turner