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Chris Stapleton<\/a> just reached a milestone no other country artist ever has \u2014 and he did it with the song that started it all.<\/p>\n \u201cTennessee Whiskey\u201d is now the first country song in history to earn a Double Diamond certification from the RIAA<\/a>, marking more than 20 million units moved in the U.S. alone.<\/p>\n The announcement came Monday (Jan. 12), with the Recording Industry Association of America calling it a moment that \u201cmakes history.\u201d<\/p>\n Only two other songs across all genres have reached this mark: Bruno Mars\u2019 \u201cJust the Way You Are\u201d and Post Malone<\/a> & Swae Lee\u2019s \u201cSunflower.\u201d<\/p>\n Originally written by Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove, \u201cTennessee Whiskey\u201d had already been recorded before \u2014 but it was Stapleton\u2019s 2015 version, featured on his breakthrough debut album Traveller<\/em>, that turned it into a genre-defying phenomenon.<\/p>\n His unforgettable CMA Awards performance alongside Justin Timberlake<\/a> introduced him to millions and reshaped the direction of modern country music.<\/p>\n Read More<\/strong><\/em>: The 30 Darkest Songs in Country Music History, Ranked in Order<\/a><\/p>\n Gritty, soulful, and completely his own, Stapleton\u2019s take on the song gave it new life \u2014 and the numbers speak for themselves.<\/p>\n \u201cChris Stapleton\u2019s undeniable vocal grit and storytelling have connected deeply \u2014 driving chart successes, earning major awards<\/a> and, most importantly, resonating with fans,\u201d RIAA Chairman and CEO Mitch Glazier said in a statement.<\/p>\n He continued, \u201cIt\u2019s a remarkable achievement and another defining moment in Stapleton\u2019s career.\u201d<\/p>\n The news comes as Stapleton prepares for another huge year on the road. His All-American Road Show Tour<\/em><\/strong> rolls through 2026, with upcoming stops in Nashville, Vancouver, Detroit, Boston, Atlanta, and more.<\/p>\n Read More<\/i><\/b>:\u00a0<\/i><\/b>Chris Stapleton Drops 24 New All-American Road Show Tour Dates for 2026<\/a><\/p>\n His next show is set for February<\/a> at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n Stapleton has also continued lending his voice to screens big and small. He recently contributed \u201cBad as I Used to Be\u201d to the F1<\/em> soundtrack and appeared on the second season of Nobody Wants This<\/em>.<\/p>\n But through it all, \u201cTennessee Whiskey\u201d remains the one that changed everything \u2014 a slow-burning anthem<\/a> that now stands as country music\u2019s first Double Diamond song, and one of the most iconic tracks of this century across any genre.<\/p>\n While country music has been a staple in American culture for quite some time now, there are only 14 country songs to ever go Diamond by selling more than 10 million copies. They are all contemporary country songs. Let’s take a look at the 14 most successful country songs of all time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Evan Paul<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nA Song That Changed Everything<\/h3>\n
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14 Diamond-Certified Country Songs: The Best-Selling Country Hits EVER<\/h2>\n