Until recently, only 8 country songs had ever reached Diamond status, as certified by the RIAA. Diamond status means that the song sold more than 10 million copies — Luke Combs‘ “Beautiful Crazy” became one of those rare overachievers on June 12, 2023.
In 2024, he has not just one-upped himself, but two-upped himself with two more Diamond-certified songs.
Per Billboard, Combs’ hits “When It Rains It Pours” and “Hurricane” have recently hit the mark. The superstar was awarded with plaques stating as much during a Grand Ole Opry appearance on Tuesday (Aug. 13).
As one of country music’s most successful radio hitmakers, he’s used to getting new hardware, but this recent feat finds him establishing a new category all his own. Combs is officially the first artist to achieve three Diamond-certified country songs … ever.
While at the Opry this week, Combs was also given plaques for his 2019 album, What You See Is What You Get, and his 2022 album, Gettin’ Old, going Platinum.
He has told us in the past that he has a whole separate garage at his house where he keeps all of his trophies, but at this rate, he’s going to need a barn!
Evan Paul is the host of Taste of Country Nights, a syndicated radio show heard on more than 130 country radio stations nationwide, every night from 7PM to midnight. He plays the best new country music and interviews today’s top stars, like Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Dan + Shay, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Lady A, + more!
The Only 8 Country Songs to Ever Sell Over 10 Million Copies
While country music has been a staple in American culture for quite some time now, there are only eight 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 eight most successful country songs of all-time.
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