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Alan Jackson Is Now One of the 10 Best-Selling Country Artists in US History—and He’s Got the Hardware to Show for It
Alan Jackson has entered the top 10 best-selling country artists in US history after surpassing 85.5 million certified units sold, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The milestone was recognised at the finale of his Last Call: One More For the Road tour in Nashville, marking a major commercial achievement as he ends his touring career.
The sold-out Nissan Stadium concert featured performances from country stars including Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert and George Strait. Jackson received 28 new RIAA certifications, including five-times-platinum awards for “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere”, “Chattahoochee”, “Remember When” and the album Don’t Rock the Jukebox; he is also a member of several industry halls of fame.
In short
- Alan Jackson has surpassed 85.5 million certified US sales.
- The milestone places him among country music’s top 10 sellers.
- He received 28 new RIAA certifications in Nashville.
Explained simply
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certifies US music sales and streams, awarding platinum status at set thresholds. Its figures help show the commercial reach of an artist’s recorded work over time.
Alan Jackson is a country singer and songwriter whose career spans decades. His best-known songs include “Chattahoochee” and “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere”, and his recordings have earned multiple RIAA awards.
Sales rankings offer one measure of an artist’s place in country music history, while hall of fame memberships recognise broader career contributions. Jackson’s touring career has also been a major part of his public profile.
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