A closer look at the biggest achievements of Tina Turner. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Tina Turner, the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," achieved fame as the lead singer of Ike & Tina Turner before launching a highly successful solo career after a difficult marriage and subsequent divorce in 1976. As a singer, songwriter, and actress, she became a global cultural icon. Her powerful vocals, energetic stage presence, and resilience cemented her place as one of the greatest and most influential performers of all time.
In 1961, Ike & Tina Turner's single "It's Gonna Work Out Fine" earned them a Grammy nomination for Best Rock and Roll Performance.
In November 1967, Tina Turner became the first female artist and the first black artist to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.
In 1974, Ike & Tina's album, "The Gospel According to Ike & Tina", received a Grammy nomination. Ike got a solo nomination for "Father Alone." Tina's solo album, "Tina Turns the Country On!", was also nominated. Additionally, Tina filmed the rock opera "Tommy" in London, playing the Acid Queen.
In 1976, Tina Turner's tumultuous marriage to Ike Turner led to a divorce and the disbanding of their duo.
In November 1983, Tina Turner released her cover of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together", produced by B.E.F., which became a hit in Europe and the US charts.
In May 1984, Tina Turner released her "Private Dancer" album, which became her most successful album. Also in May, the single "What's Love Got to Do with It" was released. She also opened for Lionel Richie's tour.
On September 1, 1984, Tina Turner achieved her first and only No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "What's Love Got to Do with It".
In 1984, Tina Turner launched "one of the greatest comebacks in music history" with her multi-platinum album Private Dancer.
In February 1985, Tina Turner won three Grammys, including Record of the Year for "What's Love Got to Do with It", and embarked on her second world tour to support the "Private Dancer" album.
In July 1985, Tina Turner performed at Live Aid alongside Mick Jagger, in a performance that became iconic. She also released a duet, "It's Only Love", with Bryan Adams.
Starting in 1985, Tina Turner became the first woman to have cumulative concert sales from tours exceeding $450 million.
In 1986, Tina Turner received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In 1986, Tina Turner released her sixth solo album, "Break Every Rule", and published her autobiography, "I, Tina", which became a bestseller. She also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In January 1988, Tina Turner performed in front of approximately 180,000 at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, setting a Guinness World Record at the time for the largest paying concert attendance for a solo artist.
In April 1988, Tina Turner released the "Tina Live in Europe" album, which won a Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance.
In 1988, Tina Turner held a Guinness World Record for the largest paying audience (180,000) for a solo performer.
In 1988, Tina Turner's Break Every Rule World Tour became the highest-grossing female tour of the 1980s and set a Guinness World Record.
In 1989, Tina Turner released the "Foreign Affair" album, which reached No. 1 in eight countries, including the UK, and included the hit single "The Best".
In 1990, Tina Turner embarked on her Foreign Affair European Tour, which broke the record for a European tour previously set by the Rolling Stones.
In October 1991, Tina Turner released her first greatest hits compilation, "Simply the Best", which became a major seller worldwide, especially in the UK.
In 1991, Ike & Tina Turner were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Tina Turner did not attend, and Phil Spector accepted the award on their behalf.
In 1991, Tina Turner received a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame.
In 1991, Tina Turner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Ike Turner.
In 1999, "River Deep – Mountain High" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
By 2000, Tina Turner was recognized as the first woman to have cumulative concert sales from 1985 tours exceeding US$450 million.
In 2003, "Proud Mary" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
In December 2005, Tina Turner was recognized by the Kennedy Center Honors for her contributions to performing arts.
In 2005, Tina Turner received the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors, with tributes from various artists.
In 2005, Tina Turner's album, "All the Best" debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and went platinum in several countries.
In February 2008, Tina Turner made a public comeback at the Grammy Awards, performing with Beyoncé and winning a Grammy for her feature on "River: The Joni Letters".
In October 2008, Tina Turner embarked on her first tour in nearly ten years with the Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour, which became a major success.
In April 2010, due to an online campaign by fans, Tina Turner's 1989 hit, "The Best", returned to the UK singles chart, peaking at No. 9, making her the first female artist to score top 40 hits in six consecutive decades.
In 2011, Beyond's second album Children – With Children United in Prayer charted again in Switzerland. Turner promoted the album by performing on TV shows in Germany and Switzerland.
In 2012, "What's Love Got to Do with It" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
On April 7, 2017, Tina Turner underwent kidney transplantation surgery after her husband donated a kidney.
In October 2018, Tina Turner received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and her second memoir, My Love Story, was released.
In 2018, Tina Turner received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
In 2020, Tina Turner came out of retirement to collaborate with Norwegian producer Kygo on a remix of "What's Love Got to Do with It".
In October 2021, Tina Turner sold her music rights to BMG Rights Management for an estimated $50 million. Later that month, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist.
In 2021, Tina Turner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist.
In 2021, Tina Turner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist.
In 2023, after Tina Turner's death, Fantasia and Patti LaBelle paid tribute to Turner with a rendition of "Proud Mary" at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards and a rendition of "The Best" at the 2023 BET Awards.