NASHVILLE, Tenn. � This week, Chris Stapleton’s rendition of “Tennessee Whiskey” has reached a significant milestone by being certified Double Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song has sold over 20 million units, making it the first country song to achieve this remarkable level of sales and streams.
A Double Diamond certification from the RIAA signifies that a song has sold or been streamed the equivalent of 20 million units. The RIAA awards this honor to tracks that reach significant sales or streaming milestones, and Stapleton’s hit is the first from the country genre to receive it.
