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    The Top 40 Highest-Selling Country Albums of All Time

    Brennen KellyBy Country Music
    Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, George Strait

    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, Alan Jackson and Tim McGraw also make appearances.

    Surprisingly, only a few albums of the 21st century appear on the list with Morgan Wallen, Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs and reigning Time Person of the Year, Taylor Swift, owning entries in the Top 40.

    Without further ado, these are the Top 40 highest-selling country albums ever in the United States.

    40. Traveller – Chris Stapleton

    • Release date: May 5, 2015
    • Certified U.S. sales: 6 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #1 (2 weeks)

    39. Speak Now – Taylor Swift

    • Release date: October 25, 2010
    • Certified U.S. sales: 6 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #1 (6 weeks)

    38. This One’s For You – Luke Combs

    • Release date: June 2, 2017
    • Certified U.S. sales: 6 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #4 (1 week)

    37. Faith – Faith Hill

    • Release date: April 21, 1998
    • Certified U.S. sales: 6 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #7 (1 week)

    36. The Greatest Hits Collection – Alan Jackson

    • Release date: October 24, 1995
    • Certified U.S. sales: 6 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #5 (2 weeks)

    35. Pure Country (Soundtrack) – George Strait

    • Release date: September 15, 1992
    • Certified U.S. sales: 6 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #6 (1 week)

    34. Blue – LeAnn Rimes

    • Release date: July 9, 1996
    • Certified U.S. sales: 6 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #3 (2 weeks)

    33. Not A Moment Too Soon – Tim McGraw

    • Release date: March 14, 1994
    • Certified U.S. sales: 6 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #1 (2 weeks)

    32. Dangerous: The Double Album – Morgan Wallen

    • Release date: January 8, 2021
    • Certified U.S. sales: 6 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #1 (10 weeks)

    31. Brand New Man – Brooks & Dunn

    • Release date: August 13, 1991
    • Certified U.S. sales: 6 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #10 (1 week)

    30. A Lot About Livin’ (And A Little ‘Bout Love) – Alan Jackson

    • Release date: September 30, 1992
    • Certified U.S. sales: 6 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #13 (1 week)

    29. Triple Live – Garth Brooks

    • Release date: August 26, 2018
    • Certified U.S. sales: 7 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: N/A

    28. Long Road Out of Eden – Eagles

    • Release date: October 30, 2007
    • Certified U.S. sales: 7 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #1 (1 week)

    27. 50 Number Ones – George Strait

    • Release date: October 5, 2004
    • Certified U.S. sales: 7 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #1 (2 weeks)

    26. Red – Taylor Swift

    • Release date: October 22, 2012
    • Certified U.S. sales: 7 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #1 (7 weeks)

    25. Tuesday Night Music Club – Sheryl Crow

    • Release date: August 3, 1993
    • Certified U.S. sales: 7 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #3 (1 week)

    24. Taylor Swift – Taylor Swift

    • Release date: October 24, 2006
    • Certified U.S. sales: 7 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #5 (2 weeks)

    23. Strait Out of the Box – George Strait

    • Release date: September 12, 1995
    • Certified U.S. sales: 8 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #43 (1 week)

    22. Fresh Horses – Garth Brooks

    • Release date: November 21, 1995
    • Certified U.S. sales: 8 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #2 (2 weeks)

    21. Breathe – Faith Hill

    • Release date: November 9, 1999
    • Certified U.S. sales: 8 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #1 (1 week)

    20. Some Hearts – Carrie Underwood

    • Release date: November 15, 2005
    • Certified U.S. sales: 8 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #2 (2 weeks)

    19. Some Gave All – Billy Ray Cyrus

    • Release date: May 19, 1992
    • Certified U.S. sales: 9 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #1 (17 weeks)

    18. John Denver’s Greatest Hits – John Denver

    • Release date: November 15, 1973
    • Certified U.S. sales: 9 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #1 (3 weeks)

    17. Patsy Cline’s Greatest Hits – Patsy Cline

    • Release date: February 14, 1973
    • Certified U.S. sales: 10 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: N/A

    16. Sevens – Garth Brooks

    • Release date: November 1, 1997
    • Certified U.S. sales: 10 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #1 (5 weeks)

    15. The Chase – Garth Brooks

    • Release date: September 14, 1992
    • Certified U.S. sales: 10 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #1 (7 weeks)

    14. In Pieces – Garth Brooks

    • Release date: August 31, 1993
    • Certified U.S. sales: 10 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #1 (5 weeks)

    13. The Ultimate Hits – Garth Brooks

    • Release date: November 6, 2007
    • Certified U.S. sales: 10 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #3 (1 week)

    12. The Hits – Garth Brooks

    • Release date: December 1, 1994
    • Certified U.S. sales: 10 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #1 (8 weeks)

    11. Garth Brooks – Garth Brooks

    • Release date: April 12, 1995
    • Certified U.S. sales: 10 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #13 (1 week)

    10. Fearless – Taylor Swift

    • Release date: November 11, 2008
    • Certified U.S. sales: 10 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #1 (11 weeks)

    9. Up! – Shania Twain

    • Release date: November 19, 2002
    • Certified U.S. sales: 11 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #1 (5 weeks)

    8. Fly – Dixie Chicks

    • Release date: August 31, 1999
    • Certified U.S. sales: 11 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #1 (2 weeks)

    7. Kenny Rogers’ Greatest Hits – Kenny Rogers

    • Release date: October 18, 1990
    • Certified U.S. sales: 12 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #1 (2 weeks)

    6. The Woman In Me – Shania Twain

    • Release date: February 7, 1995
    • Certified U.S. sales: 12 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #5 (1 week)

    5. Wide Open Spaces – Dixie Chicks

    • Release date: January 23, 1998
    • Certified U.S. sales: 13 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #4 (1 week)

    4. Ropin’ The Wind – Garth Brooks

    • Release date: September 2, 1991
    • Certified U.S. sales: 14 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #1 (18 weeks)

    3. No Fences – Garth Brooks

    • Release date: August 27, 1990
    • Certified U.S. sales: 18 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #3 (2 weeks)

    2. Come On Over – Shania Twain

    • Release date: November 4, 1997
    • Certified U.S. sales: 20 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #2 (2 weeks)

    1. Double Live – Garth Brooks

    • Release date: November 17, 1998
    • Certified U.S. sales: 23 million
    • Peak Billboard 200 position: #1 (5 weeks)

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