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Chris Stapleton’s ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ Becomes First Country Song Certified RIAA Double-Diamond

January 12, 2026/by Lauryn Sink

Chris Stapleton. Photo: David McClister

Chris Stapleton’s version of “Tennessee Whiskey” has been certified RIAA Double-Diamond, selling over 20 million units and becoming the first country song to reach this milestone.

“Chris Stapleton’s undeniable vocal grit and storytelling have connected deeply – driving chart successes, earning major awards, and most importantly, resonating with fans,” shares RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier. “RIAA is proud to celebrate him alongside MCA as “Tennessee Whiskey” today makes history, becoming the first country single ever to earn a Double Diamond certification with twenty million units in the U.S. alone. It’s a remarkable achievement and another defining moment in Stapleton’s career.”

Stapleton is set to continue his “All-American Road Show” through this fall with stops at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, Detroit’s Ford Field, Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Toronto’s Rogers Stadium and Boston’s Fenway Park, among many others. Tickets go on sale this Friday (Jan. 16).

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Lauryn Sink is a staff writer at MusicRow Magazine. Hailing from Lexington, North Carolina, Lauryn is a 2025 graduate of the Hussman School of Journalism and Media at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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