As a longtime Country Music fan, I thought this was kind of interesting.
Have you ever wondered what Country artist sold the most albums to date?
Not a shocker, many in the Top 10 are 90’s Country artists, when CDs were in their heyday.
Remember buying an entire CD, and paying almost $20 just for a song or two?
Good times.
It WAS great for the record business, though, as evidenced below.
Here are the top ten selling country music albums of all-time, according to RIAA’s album sales:
1. “Double Live” by Garth Brooks
Released: November 1998
Certified U.S. sales: 23 million
I still have this CD set somewhere. It’s freaking awesome to this day.
2. “Come on Over” by Shania Twain
Released: November 1997
Certified U.S. sales: 20 million
Again, another classic. One of my favorites during my Senior year in High School.
3. “No Fences” by Garth Brooks
Released: August 1990
Certified U.S. sales: 18 million
One word: ICONIC
4. “Ropin’ the Wind” by Garth Brooks
Released: September 1991
Certified U.S. sales: 14 million
Two words: Game Changer
Also, I want that shirt.
5. “Wide Open Spaces” by Dixie Chicks
Released: January 1998
Certified U.S. sales: 13 million
Let’s be real. They were damn good. A lot of people hate on them, bu their old stuff is pretty dang legit.
6. “The Woman in Me” by Shania Twain
Released: February 1995
Certified U.S. sales: 12 million
This was a life changer for me.
7. “Kenny Rogers’ Greatest Hits” by Kenny Rogers
Released: October 1990
Certified U.S. sales: 12 million
To everyone hating on Pop stars going Country… Kenny Rogers started out as a Pop Artist, so, your argument is invalid.
8. “Fly” by Dixie Chicks
Released: August 1999
Certified U.S. sales: 11 million
9. “Up!” by Shania Twain
Released: November 2002
Certified U.S. sales: 11 million
Another High School staple for every small-town girl
#QUEEN
10. “Fearless” by Taylor Swift
Released: November 2008
Certified U.S. sales: 10 million
Imma be honest… I prefer Pop Taylor to Country Taylor.
I know, hate me all you want.
Check out the entire Top 40 Best Selling Country Albums of All Time at https://countrychord.com/the-top-40-highest-selling-country-albums-of-all-time/
Fun fact: Morgan Wallen’s, “Dangerous: The Double Album” came in #32 on this list with 6 million in sales even though it was only released in 2021.
Second fun fact: Garth is #8 all-time out of all genres in album sales. “Their Greatest Hits” by the Eagles is #1 with 38 million.
Hot. Damn.
What is YOUR favorite Country album of all time?
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