Sheryl Crow is the second studio album by American singer and songwriter Sheryl Crow, released on September 24, 1996, by A&M Records. Unlike its predecessor Tuesday Night Music Club, which was written by a casual collective formed by Crow and several other musicians, Sheryl Crow was entirely produced by Crow, who wrote most of the songs alone or with only two collaborators. Recorded largely at Kingsway Studios in New Orleans, Louisiana, the album covers topics of American life, relationship breakups, and moral and ethical issues, while encompassing a variety of music genres such as rock, blues, alternative rock, country, and folk. Sheryl Crow was a commercial success, receiving triple platinum certification by both the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). It reached number six on the Billboard 200 and produced five singles, including the international hit "If It Makes You Happy". The album received acclaim from critics, who praised its intricate production and Crow's louder and more assured performance. At the 39th Annual Grammy Awards, the album won Best Rock Album and Crow won Best Female Rock Vocal Performance for the aforementioned single. Retrospectively, it is often regarded as Crow's best album.