The 10 Best-Selling Country Albums of 2017 Came From Keith Urban, Chris Stapleton, Thomas Rhett & More—But Who’s No. 1?

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The 10 Best-Selling Country Albums of 2017 Came From Keith Urban, Chris Stapleton, Thomas Rhett & More—But Who’s No. 1?

by Jim Casey | @TheJimCasey  |  January 9, 2018

Nielsen Music released the 10 Best-Selling Country Albums of 2017, and a familiar name is once again at the top of the list: Chris Stapleton.

Chris copped the No. 1, 2 and 7 spots on the list with From A Room: Vol. 1, Traveller and From A Room: Vol. 2, respectively. Chris’ Traveller was also the best-selling album of 2016.

Take a look at the list below, courtesy of Nielsen Music.

Top-Selling Country Albums of 2017

  1. Chris Stapleton, From A Room, Volume 1: 658,000
  2. Chris Stapleton, Traveller: 410,000
  3. Kenny Chesney, Live in No Shoes Nation: 342,000
  4. Keith Urban, Ripcord: 295,000
  5. Zac Brown Band, Welcome Home: 292,000
  6. Garth Brooks, The Anthology: Part 1, The First Five Years: 268,000
  7. Chris Stapleton: From A Room, Volume 2: 231,000
  8. Kane Brown, Kane Brown: 217,000
  9. Thomas Rhett, Life Changes: 214,000
  10. Brantley Gilbert, The Devil Don’t Sleep: 202,000

photos by Jason Simanek

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