With four Diamond singles and a voice that echoes across generations, Luke Combs is rewriting the story of country music greatness.
In the ever-evolving soundscape of country music, a new heavyweight has emerged — not from Nashville boardrooms or digital algorithms, but from the unshakable bond between artist and audience. Luke Combs, once a small-town kid with a six-string and a voice full of heartache, has now officially ascended to the ranks of the genre’s all-time greats. As of June 2025, Combs stands as the second best-selling country artist in history, having amassed over 155.5 million RIAA-certified units, surpassed only by the legendary Garth Brooks.
That number isn’t just a record — it’s a reckoning.
🔥 The Diamond Milestone: Four Singles, One Historic Moment
Combs’ latest wave of certifications includes 34 new plaques, among them a Diamond award for “She Got the Best of Me,” marking his fourth such honor. This places him in rare company, not just in country music but across all genres — a territory often reserved for pop juggernauts like Eminem or Drake.
List of Luke Combs’ Diamond-Certified Singles:
Beautiful Crazy – 14× Platinum
When It Rains It Pours – 12× Platinum
Hurricane – 11× Platinum
She Got the Best of Me – Diamond Certified (June 13, 2025)
No country artist — not even Brooks or Swift — has crossed the four-Diamond threshold for singles. Combs did it not with viral gimmicks, but with stories that stuck. Songs that feel like they were written for the people singing them back.
🛤 From Dive Bars to Stadiums: The Relentless Rise
Luke Combs’ journey from performing covers in college bars to becoming a chart-topping, record-smashing superstar is a modern country fairytale. His debut album This One’s for You (2017) didn’t just launch a career — it redefined the next decade of the genre. Since then, he’s released hit after hit with an authenticity that recalls country’s golden age, yet speaks boldly to the present.
But what truly separates Combs from the pack is his unwavering voice — both literal and figurative. It’s gravelly and warm, honest and thunderous. It’s the voice of a generation who grew up on Willie and Alan but now worship at the altar of Luke.
His success has also been built on a remarkably stable brand: beer-soaked vulnerability, small-town pride, heartbreak without melodrama, and love without pretense. In a world chasing trends, Combs doubles down on truth.
📈 The Numbers Tell a Bigger Story
To understand the magnitude of this milestone, let’s put it in perspective:
| Artist | RIAA-Certified Units | Diamond Singles |
|---|---|---|
| Garth Brooks | ~162.5 million | 7 |
| Luke Combs | 155.5 million | 4 |
| Shania Twain | ~100 million | 2 |
| Taylor Swift* | 137.5 million (total, incl. pop) | 3 (across all genres) |
*Note: Taylor Swift’s total includes non-country work; Combs’ numbers are strictly country.
The gap between Brooks and Combs is now less than 7 million units — a number that could be eclipsed within months if streaming and touring trends hold. In short: Luke Combs is now a serious contender for the No. 1 spot.
🌎 More Than Just Charts: A Cultural Shift
Luke Combs’ rise reflects something deeper than sales. It signals a cultural turning point: the moment when modern country embraced its roots while expanding its reach. Unlike some contemporaries, Combs hasn’t diluted his sound to chase pop trends — and yet his fanbase includes both die-hard traditionalists and Gen Z TikTokers.
He’s performed everywhere from the Grand Ole Opry to the main stage at Lollapalooza. He’s collaborated with legends like Eric Church and inspired newcomers across the genre. His stadium shows sell out in minutes — not because of hype, but because of trust. Fans know they’re getting something real.
And that’s perhaps the most staggering part: Luke Combs is only getting started.
🚀 What’s Next? Legacy in the Making
With new music expected later this year and a global arena tour on the horizon, Combs is far from finished. Industry insiders are already speculating that his upcoming album — rumored to blend classic Appalachian storytelling with modern edge — could push him past Brooks for the all-time title.
But even if that doesn’t happen tomorrow, one thing is certain: Luke Combs has already changed the game. He’s not just playing in Garth’s shadow — he’s casting one of his own.
Country music isn’t just alive — it’s thriving. And Luke Combs is at its beating heart.
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