Kane Brown Goes Diamond: Luke, Darius, And More Message Him
Kane Brown learned through a video message from his friend and fellow country superstar that his song “Heaven” has just been certified Diamond, marking ten million and becoming only the…
Kane Brown learned through a video message from his friend and fellow country superstar that his song "Heaven" has just been certified Diamond, marking ten million and becoming only the seventh artist in country music to do so.
Kane posted a series of video clips he watched from friends and fellow Diamond club members congratulating him on the honor on Instagram. Luke Combs, who went Diamond with Beautiful Crazy," started by telling Brown, "Listen, I heard that 'Heaven' has gone Diamond, and not many people have done that. I just want to say welcome to the club, man. Super cool. You've always been awesome, and let's hang out sometime. Congrats."
Tyler Hubbard, a Diamond club member through Florida Georgia Line's "Cruise," said, "What's up, Kane? I just wanted to say congratulations, buddy, with a Diamond-certified song, 'Heaven.' That is such a huge achievement, buddy. Welcome to the Diamond Club."
Kane says, "I've been waiting for this."
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Lady A's Hillary Scott, who achieved Diamond status with her group's song, "Need You Now," told Kane, "Welcome to the Diamond Club. Your song 'Heaven' has obviously touched so many hearts and lives. Congratulations on this unbelievable milestone."
Darius Rucker, a Diamond member because of his song "Wagon Wheel," said to his friend, "Hey Kane, welcome to the Diamond Club, man." Brown sighed, saying, "Aw, that's awesome."
See Kane's Instagram post, including the video messages, here.
In a press statement, RIAA COO Michele Ballantyne said, "An incredible talent with 23 RIAA certified titles and accolade upon accolade across genres, today, we are thrilled to recognize Kane Brown's first Diamond for his single 'Heaven.' This enchanting hit has clearly struck a chord with fans – topping 10 million certified units! Congratulations to Kane, his creative partners, and the RCA Nashville team on this rare milestone."
Other songs in country music that have achieved Diamond status are Chris Stapleton's "Tennessee Whiskey," Lil Las X and Billy Ray Cyrus's "Old Town Road" and Sam Hunt's "Body Like A Back Road."
