Christina Aguilera Back to Basic

Her 3rd English studio album, Back to Basics, released August 15, 2006, debuted at number one in the United States, the United Kingdom and 11 other countries. She described the double CD as "a throwback to the 20s, 30s, and 40s-style jazz, blues, and feel-good soul music, but with a modern twist." Although critics commented on the album's length saying, "At one disc, this would have been nothing short of masterful." The critically acclaimed lead single "Ain't No Other Man" was a substantial success, reaching number two on the World Chart, number six in the United States, and number two in United Kingdom Producers on the album included DJ Premier, Kwamé, Linda Perry, and Mark Ronson. One track, "F.U.S.S.", was written as a response to the animosity between Christina Aguilera & her former producer Scott Storch. In an interview Christina Aguilera said, "That's a way of burying my experience with him. When I tried to work with him again, he made uncalled-for demands. It was disappointing that someone would get affected like that." Christina Aguilera received writing credit for the album and was the executive producer. The follow-up singles did very well in different regions, "Hurt" in Europe and "Candyman" in the Pacific. She co-directed both music videos, the former with Floria Sigismondi who directed her "Fighter" video, and the latter, "Candyman", with director/photographer Matthew Rolston which was inspired by The Andrews Sisters. According to Sony BMG, Back to Basics has sold over 4.5 million units worldwide.

In late 2006 She collaborated w/ Sean "Diddy" Combs on a track, titled "Tell Me", from his album Press Play. Christina Aguilera also began the "Back to Basics Tour" in Europe followed by a 41-date North American tour in early 2007. After this, Christina Aguilera toured Asia and Australia, where it was supposed to end on August 3, however Christina Aguilera canceled her dates in Melbourne and her final 2 in Auckland due to an illness. Aguilera's extravagant arena tour included cabaret, three-ring circus and juke joint sets and 10 piece costumes designed by Roberto Cavalli. It was the most successful US tour by a female in 2007. In early 2008, Christina Aguilera released her concert DVD Back to Basics: Live and Down Under.

At the 49th Grammy Awards, She again won the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Ain't No Other Man". Christina Aguilera made a noteworthy performance at the ceremony paying tribute to James Brown with her rendition of his song "It's a Man's Man's Man's World". In January 2007, Christina Aguilera was named the 19th richest woman in entertainment by Forbes, with a net worth of US$60 million.

She performed "Steppin' Out With My Baby" with Tony Bennett on his NBC special Tony Bennett: An American Classic and on Saturday Night Live. Christina Aguilera and Tony Bennet, they performed at the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards where both specials received Emmys. "Steppin' Out" was nominated for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards.

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