The album , titled '' Back to Basics '' , was released in August 2006 . Aguilera described the record , a double album , as a " throwback " to jazz , blues , and soul music of the 1920s , 1930s , and 1940s that incorporates " a modern twist . " She was much inspired by works of such classic blues and soul singers as Otis Redding , Millie Jackson , and Nina Simone during the recording sessions . '' Back to Basics '' received generally positive reviews from critics , who commented that the retro-oriented production complements Aguilera 's vocals . It debuted atop the '' Billboard '' 200 and has sold 1.7 million copies in the US . At the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in February 2007 , Aguilera won Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for " Ai n't No Other Man " , and performed " It 's a Man 's Man 's Man 's World " in tribute of the late James Brown . '' Back to Basics '' was succeeded by two international top-ten singles : " Hurt " and " Candyman " . Two other singles , " Slow Down Baby " and " Oh Mother " , were released exclusively in Australia and Europe , respectively . In support of '' Back to Basics '' , Aguilera embarked on the Back to Basics Tour , which ran from November 2006 to October 2008 . With US$ 48.1 million grossed , the tour was the highest-grossing solo female tour of 2007
49th Annual Grammy Awards
49th Annual Grammy Awards
Christina Aguilera