Chris Stapleton didn’t just revive a classic — he rewrote country music history.

His smoldering, soul-soaked rendition of “Tennessee Whiskey” has officially become the first country song ever to earn a rare double diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America, marking more than 20 million units sold. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced the news Monday, noting this was the third song to ever receive this honor.

Originally penned by Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove and first recorded by David Allan Coe in 1981, the song found an entirely new life in Stapleton’s hands, transcending genre lines and captivating listeners far beyond traditional country audiences. The track’s slow-burn groove, raw vocal........

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