Numbers aren’t everything when it comes to music; there are a plethora of captivating artists who have never had a #1 hit, a #1 album or a certified platinum record. With that being said, however, it’s always fun to dive into the numbers and see what artists and albums dominated sales. Today, we’re going to dive into the Top 40 highest-selling albums in country history, according to RIAA’s album sales. It should come as no surprise that Garth Brooks absolutely dominates this list, owning 10 of the highest-selling country albums of all time. Legends such as George Strait, Kenny Rogers,…
Author: Brennen Kelly
Brennen Kelly
Hailing from the Chicagoland area, Brennen graduated from Valparaiso University with a BA in Communication and a minor in Cinema and Media Studies. After covering Arts & Entertainment at his university's newspaper, he began writing for Country Chord in March of 2023. Known for his love of independent country and authentic songwriters, Brennen has a long-history of championing the likes of Zach Bryan, Jason Isbell, Tyler Childers and many others.
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Post Malone going country has been teased for seemingly ages. From his cover of Bob Dylan’s “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright” over a decade ago, to his covers of Sturgill Simpson’s “You Can Have The Crown” and Brad Paisley’s “I’m Gonna Miss Her” with Dwight Yoakam’s band, to his most recent appearance with Morgan Wallen and HARDY at the 2023 CMA Awards, Malone has always flirted with the genre. The 28-year-old singer/songwriter has also recently been pictured in the studio with Luke Combs and is actively writing with Morgan Wallen and ERNEST. Today, Post has finally pulled the trigger and…
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When Jimmy Buffett passed away on September 1, 2023, he left a lasting legacy on many in the country music world. From his collaborations with Zac Brown Band, Alan Jackson and Kenny Chesney to his influence on many of the beach country songs popular during the summer months, the Margaritaville singer has taken on an impactful role on many of today’s artists despite not being a traditional country singer. Buffett’s social media team took to X (formerly Twitter) today to announce a tribute concert, Keep the Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett, on April 11 in the Hollywood Bowl,…