Whether you’re a longtime fan or just starting to explore the genre, here are some of the top country albums that went platinum—and why they still matter today.
1. Shania Twain – Come On Over (1997)
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With over 20 million copies sold in the U.S., Come On Over is the best-selling country album of all time. Blending pop and country in a way that felt fresh and bold, hits like “You’re Still the One” and “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” made Shania Twain a global icon.
🔑 Platinum Highlight: Certified 20x Platinum by the RIAA.
2. Garth Brooks – No Fences (1990)
Garth Brooks changed the country music game in the ’90s, and No Fences was his breakthrough. Featuring songs like “Friends in Low Places” and “The Thunder Rolls,” this album helped bring country to stadiums and arenas across America.
🔑 Platinum Highlight: Certified 18x Platinum.
3. Taylor Swift – Fearless (2008)
Before she became a pop superstar, Taylor Swift dominated country radio. Fearless included hits like “Love Story” and “You Belong With Me,” launching Swift into superstardom and earning her multiple Grammy Awards.
🔑 Platinum Highlight: Certified 10x Platinum.
4. Dixie Chicks – Wide Open Spaces (1998)
The Dixie Chicks (now The Chicks) were a breath of fresh air in the late ’90s. Wide Open Spaces delivered hits like “There’s Your Trouble” and the title track, earning massive airplay and critical acclaim.
🔑 Platinum Highlight: Certified 13x Platinum.
5. Alan Jackson – Greatest Hits Volume 1 (1995)
With a string of radio staples under his belt, Alan Jackson’s Greatest Hits collection became a must-have for fans. This compilation album features songs like “Chattahoochee” and “Don’t Rock the Jukebox.”
🔑 Platinum Highlight: Certified 6x Platinum.
6. Carrie Underwood – Some Hearts (2005)
Carrie Underwood’s debut album after winning American Idol was a runaway success. Some Hearts included timeless hits like “Before He Cheats” and “Jesus, Take the Wheel.”
🔑 Platinum Highlight: Certified 8x Platinum.
7. Florida Georgia Line – Here’s to the Good Times (2012)
Love it or hate it, bro-country took over in the 2010s, and FGL led the charge. With the monster hit “Cruise,” Here’s to the Good Times brought country into clubs, trucks, and tailgates everywhere.
🔑 Platinum Highlight: Certified 2x Platinum.
8. Chris Stapleton – Traveller (2015)
A modern classic, Traveller put Chris Stapleton on the map with raw, bluesy vocals and honest songwriting. Songs like “Tennessee Whiskey” and the title track still resonate deeply with fans.
