Count On My Love

In December 2013, Chin won Season 5 of The Voice. Her prizes included $100,000 (USD), an original song written by OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder, and a record deal with Universal Music Group/Republic Records to kickstart her career.{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s148/the-voice/news/a539019/the-voice-finale-did-tessanne-chin-jacquie-lee-or-will-champlin-win.html#~oEtrPzKRfBPBte |title=The Voice finale: Did Tessanne Chin, Jacquie Lee or Will Champlin win? - The Voice News - Reality TV |publisher=Digital Spy |date=2013-12-18 |accessdate=2014-06-03}} She stated she would take her time and wouldn't rush the project's composition for her fans, who highly anticipated the album. Chin has commonly described the album as having a wide arrange of styles but maintaining an "island swag" to reflect her personality.{{cite web |url=http://www.newimagepromotion.com/2014/04/it-is-not-overnight-thing-says-tessanne.html |title=NEW IMAGE PROMOTIONS: It is not an overnight thing says Tessanne Chin |publisher=Newimagepromotion.com |date=2014-04-04 |accessdate=2014-06-03 |archive-date=2014-05-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517121802/http://www.newimagepromotion.com/2014/04/it-is-not-overnight-thing-says-tessanne.html |url-status=dead }} The album was set to be released on June 24, 2014 as announced by Chin on Season 6 semifinal round of The Voice.{{cite web|url=http://theturnmag.com/2014/05/tessanne-chin-performs-everything-reminds-me-of-you-on-the-voice-and-confirms-count-on-my-love-release-date/|title=Tessanne Chin Performs Everything Reminds Me of You On The Voice And Confirms Count On My Love Release Date - TheTurnMag.com|accessdate=27 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141108123529/http://theturnmag.com/2014/05/tessanne-chin-performs-everything-reminds-me-of-you-on-the-voice-and-confirms-count-on-my-love-release-date/|archive-date=8 November 2014|url-status=usurped}} However, Chin revealed that the album was pushed back to July 1, 2014 by Republic Records but did not disclose the reason for the selected date.{{cite web|url=http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/New-date-for-Tess-s-album_16822308|title=New date for Tess's album - Entertainment|work=Jamaica Observer|accessdate=27 October 2014}}

During the conception of the album, Tessanne collaborated with Damian Marley{{YouTube|n1bEy3G0Uwk|Tessanne Chin After The Voice Interview Part 2 - Onstage TV}} as well as longtime mentor Shaggy,{{cite web|url=http://instagram.com/p/lQ9hqlLt77/ |title=Instagram |publisher=Instagram |date= |accessdate=2014-06-03}}{{cite web|url=http://instagram.com/p/lTbzPjLt1E/ |title=Instagram |publisher=Instagram |date= |accessdate=2014-06-03}} but the tracks did not make the album. The possibility of a collaboration with Ne-Yo was also mentioned; however, this ultimately did not come into fruition. She expressed a desire to do some of the album's recording in Jamaica at Portland's GeeJam recording studio,[http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Tessanne-begins-recording-with-Universal-early-2014 Tessanne begins recording with Universal early 2014]. Jamaicaobserver.com (December 23, 2013). Retrieved on January 7, 2014. but ultimately recorded the album throughout various studios within the United States. Producers for the album were Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis,{{cite web|url=http://music.yahoo.com/video/tessanne-chin-talks-album-212607776.html|title=Tessanne Chin Talks New Album|date=27 January 2014|work=Yahoo Music|accessdate=27 October 2014}} Stargate, Shama "Sak Pase" Joseph,{{cite web|url=http://hamadamania.com/2014/02/10/toby-gad-graces-debut-album-by-tessanne-chin/|title=Toby Gad graces debut album by Tessanne Chin|work=Hamada Mania Music Blog|accessdate=27 October 2014|archive-date=28 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141028012803/http://hamadamania.com/2014/02/10/toby-gad-graces-debut-album-by-tessanne-chin/|url-status=dead}} Mark "Exit" Goodchild,{{cite web|url=http://instagram.com/p/k0FjTULty1/ |title=Instagram |publisher=Instagram |date= |accessdate=2014-06-03}} Shaun Pizzonia aka Sting International,{{cite web|url=http://instagram.com/p/lV1mc-N13p/ |title=Instagram |publisher=Instagram |date= |accessdate=2014-06-03}} MadMen Productions, Mitchum "Khan" Chin,{{cite web|url=http://instagram.com/p/mofHq1Ltw3/ |title=Instagram |publisher=Instagram |date= |accessdate=2014-06-03}} and Supa Dups.{{cite web|url=http://instagram.com/p/moeTnIv33J/ |title=Instagram |publisher=Instagram |date= |accessdate=2014-06-03}} Songwriters were Autumn Rowe, Rock City aka Planet VI,{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Tessanne/status/435947295763611649 |title=Twitter / Tessanne: So blessed to be working with |publisher=Twitter.com |date=2014-02-18 |accessdate=2014-06-03}} Claude Kelly,{{cite web|url=http://instagram.com/p/kyQbUJwtEE/ |title=Instagram |publisher=Instagram |date= |accessdate=2014-06-03}} AC Burrell,{{cite web|url=http://instagram.com/p/loDTuyAIwZ/ |title=Instagram |publisher=Instagram |accessdate=2014-06-03 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141028041131/http://instagram.com/p/loDTuyAIwZ/ |archivedate=2014-10-28 }} Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic,{{cite web|url=https://music.yahoo.com/blogs/music-news/ryan-tedder-why-hates-american-idol-coronation-songs-022459546.html|title=Ryan Tedder on Why He Hates 'American Idol' Coronation Songs|date=19 December 2013|work=Yahoo Music|accessdate=27 October 2014}} Lil Eddie,{{cite web |url=http://hamadamania.com/tag/autumn-rowe/ |title=Autumn Rowe | Hamada Mania Music Blog |publisher=Hamadamania.com |date=2014-02-19 |accessdate=2014-06-03 |archive-date=2014-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141028010546/http://hamadamania.com/tag/autumn-rowe/ |url-status=dead }} and Diane Warren.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Tessanne/status/432733926780456961 |title=Twitter / Tessanne: Cannot explain what a dream |publisher=Twitter.com |date=2014-02-09 |accessdate=2014-06-03}} Toby Gad, Chuck Harmony,{{cite web|url=http://instagram.com/p/kxkhjoEllr/ |title=Instagram |publisher=Instagram |date= |accessdate=2014-06-03}} and Johnny Black{{cite web|url=http://instagram.com/p/kxSow8rt9i/ |title=Instagram |publisher=Instagram |date= |accessdate=2014-06-03}} also contributed to the album. Her second single, titled "Everything Reminds Me of You," written by Rock City aka Planet VI,{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9k_TaljrRc |title=Tessanne Chin |publisher=YouTube |date= 11 May 2014|accessdate=2014-06-03}} was debuted in a live performance during the Season 6 semifinal round of The Voice.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLpha-xLuMA|title=Tessanne Chin: "Everything Reminds Me of You" (The Voice Highlight)|work=YouTube|accessdate=27 October 2014}}

Tessanne co-wrote five songs, including "Everything Reminds Me of You", "Count On My Love", "Always Tomorrow", "Lifeline", and "Heaven Knows". She wrote "One Step Closer". She stated in an interview with Direct Lyrics that she's a writer as much as she's a singer, and thanked Rock City, Claude Kelly, and Toby Gad for taking that into account.{{cite web|url=http://www.directlyrics.com/directlyrics-interviews-tessanne-chin-on-debut-lp-control-audition-alternate-song-jamaica-news.html|title=DirectLyrics Interviews Tessanne Chin: On Debut LP Control, Audition Alternate Song & Jamaica|work=Directlyrics|accessdate=27 October 2014}}

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Andy Kellman of AllMusic wrote that Count On My Love is "concise and polished", and that it "plays to Chin's strength as a vocalist who can easily adapt to a number of stylistic backdrops — with touches of dance-pop, R&B, and, of course, a significant amount of contemporary reggae but it's ultimately mature pop." He also noted, "whether it's a belting anthem or an intimate ballad, each song is conveyed with a high level of conviction. The only surprise is the lack of guest vocalists, considering Chin's past connections and collaborative work."

Lyndsey Parker of Yahoo Music was critical about the promotion of the album: "Unless you follow her on Twitter, you probably had no idea that she released her post-Voice album, Count On My Love, today (yes, TODAY), July 1." She also elaborated, "Apparently Tessanne wants record-buyers to count on her love, but she can't totally count on Republic Records to adequately promote her album, which is now available on iTunes and as a physical CD at Wal-Mart. She's had to do most of the promotional heavy lifting herself via social media, with no radio play, music video, or TV appearances. Not only does this bode badly for her future record sales, but for the sales of Season 6 champ Josh Kaufman when he eventually releases his own album." In closing Parker added, "With its lack of promotion and adult-contemporary, quiet-storm vibe, it's unlikely to storm the charts, but if you're a fan of excellent singing, you can still definitely count on Tessanne Chin."

Following her crowning on The Voice, Chin performed the debut single and first track of the album Tumbling Down on The Jay Leno Show. The following day, during her extensive post victory media run, she performed the song on a variety of stages, including Live! with Kelly and Michael,{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEqi0T21t_U|title=The Voice winner Tessanne Chin performs Tumbling Down - Kelly & Michael Show|website=YouTube |publisher=|accessdate=27 October 2014}} Entertainment Weekly,{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhZUatxjHbQ|title=The Voice on EW: Full Interview with Tessanne Chin|work=YouTube|date=27 December 2013 |accessdate=27 October 2014}} and Access Hollywood. On December 30, 2013, she performed the song on KTLA.{{cite web|url=http://ktla.com/2013/12/30/the-voice-winner-tessanne-chin-performs-live/|title='The Voice' Winner Tessanne Chin Performs Live!|work=KTLA|accessdate=27 October 2014}} Joined by runners-up Jacquie Lee and Will Champlin, she performed the song at the annual Rose Parade on January 1, 2014 atop the first ever The Voice float.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLnjpJnryW4|title=Tessanne Chin on The Voice Float at the Rose Parade|work=YouTube|date=January 2014 |accessdate=27 October 2014}} On January 4, 2014, she performed a reggae-flavored remix of the song during her set at reggae/dancehall star Shaggy's benefit concert "Shaggy and Friends."{{cite web|url=http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/42422608|title=jamaicalive|work=Ustream|accessdate=27 October 2014}} On January 25, 2014, she performed the song at Lure Nightclub in Hollywood for an audience of label and publishing executives as well as media.{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/earshot/grammys-lorde-kacey-musgraves-robin-674128|title=Grammys: Lorde, Kacey Musgraves, Robin Thicke Play UMG Party|author=Phil Gallo, Billboard|date=26 January 2014|work=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=27 October 2014}} On May 13, 2014 Tessanne released the second single from the album, "Everything Reminds Me of You", which is considered the lead single. The song was debuted during the Season 6 semifinal round of The Voice with a live performance.{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/09/ushers-performance-debut-of-new-single-good-kisser-highlights-monday-may-12-episode-of-the-voice/262394/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512214259/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/09/ushers-performance-debut-of-new-single-good-kisser-highlights-monday-may-12-episode-of-the-voice/262394/|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 May 2014|title=Usher's Performance Debut of New Single 'Good Kisser' Highlights Monday May 12 Episode of 'The Voice'|work=TVbytheNumbers|accessdate=27 October 2014}} Chin is also promoting "Everything Reminds Me of You" during The Voice Summer Tour as she tours 31 cities.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faWOZ6WYFzc|title=Tessanne Chin - Everything Reminds Me Of You - VoiceTour|work=YouTube|accessdate=27 October 2014}}

Tessanne made an appearance on MY Fox NY on 7 July 2014 where she performed the song "Heaven Knows."{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8So8hWCeV6I|title=Tessanne Chin|work=YouTube|date=7 July 2014 |accessdate=27 October 2014}} She also performed "Heaven Knows" on WGN Morning News in Chicago on 16 July 2014.{{cite web|url=http://wgntv.com/2014/07/16/winner-of-the-voice-tessanne-chin-performs-live/|title=Winner of 'The Voice' Tessanne Chin performs live - WGN-TV|work=WGN-TV|accessdate=27 October 2014}} On July 29, 2014, as part of the album promotion activities, Tessanne performed "Heaven Knows" on Good Day L.A.{{cite web|url=http://www.myfoxla.com/story/26135440/tessanne-chin|title=Tessanne Chin: It's Something You Only Dream Of|author=Stormy Curry, Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio|date=29 July 2014|publisher=|accessdate=27 October 2014}} She also made an appearance on KATU Morning News in Portland on August 1, 2014, performing "Everything Reminds Me of You" and "Heaven Knows".{{cite web|url=http://www.katu.com/amnw/segments/The-Voice-Winner-Tessanne-Chin-269566641.html|title="The Voice" Winner Tessanne Chin|work=KATU.com|accessdate=27 October 2014}}

{{Track listing

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| headline = Standard listing

| extra_column = Producer(s)

| total_length =

| title1 = Tumbling Down

| note1 =

| writer1 = Ryan Tedder, Noel Zancanella, MoZella, Lil' Eddie

| extra1 = Peter Svensson

| length1 = 3:34

| title2 = Everything Reminds Me of You

| note2 =

| writer2 = Tessanne Chin, Timothy Thomas, Theron Thomas

| extra2 = Supa Dups, Mitchum "Khan" Chin, Willy Chin, Philip Meckseper

| length2 = 3:51

| title3 = Count On My Love

| note3 =

| writer3 = T. Chin, Lil Eddie, Toby Gad, Jef Martens

| extra3 = Shaun Pizzonia aka Sting International

| length3 = 3:06

| title4 = Always Tomorrow

| note4 =

| writer4 = T. Chin, Claude Kelly, Kyle Owens, Charles Harmon, Angelica Lea

| extra4 = Chuck Harmony, Mark "Exit" Goodchild

| length4 = 3:24

| title5 = Lifeline

| note5 =

| writer5 = T. Chin, Kelly, Johnny Black, Angelica Lea, Akil King, John Lardieri

| extra5 = Harmony

| length5 = 4:28

| title6 = I Heart U

| note6 =

| writer6 = Diane Warren

| extra6 = Peter Stengaard

| length6 = 3:22

| title7 = Loudest Silence

| note7 =

| writer7 = Timothy Thomas, Theron Thomas

| extra7 = Terry "Maddscientist" Thomas and Jevon "BabyBoy" Hill

| length7 = 4:07

| title8 = Heaven Knows

| note8 =

| writer8 = T. Chin, Kelly, Black, Lea

| extra8 = Harmony

| length8 = 4:11

| title9 = People Change

| note9 =

| writer9 = Lil Eddie, Toby Gad

| extra9 = Toby Gad

| length9 = 3:18

| title10 = One Step Closer

| note10 =

| writer10 = T. Chin

| extra10 = Johann Seaton, Ricardo Rameshwar

| length10 = 3:34

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The album debuted at number 41 on the Billboard 200 with 7,000 copies sold within its first week of release.

• Mitchum Chin – keyboard
• Tessanne Chin - lead vocals, background vocals
• Colin Leonard - mastering
• Maureen McDonald - composer
• Philip Meckseper - composer
• Dwayne "Supa Dups" Chin Quee - producer

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