Dan + Shay Single Tequila Earns Diamond Certification
The country music duo achieves the rare honor after their hit song surpasses 10 million equivalent sales.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Country
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The RIAA has awarded Diamond certification to the Dan + Shay single Tequila, marking a major milestone for the country music group. The track reached this status after accumulating 10 million equivalent units in sales across the United States and Canada.
Why it matters
Achieving Diamond status is an exceptionally rare feat in the music industry, solidifying the group's place in country music history. The certification highlights the song's massive and enduring commercial reach since its release.
The single achieved Diamond status by reaching 10 million equivalent units sold in the United States and Canada. This accomplishment makes them the second duo and fourth multi-member country act in history to reach this level.
The players
Dan + Shay
Dan + Shay is a country music duo that has become one of the few multi-member acts in the genre to achieve Diamond certification for a single.
RIAA
The Recording Industry Association of America is the official body responsible for certifying musical works based on sales and streaming data.
The details
Tequila served as the lead single from the duo's self-titled third studio album and previously topped both the Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts. The hit song was written by Dan Smyers, Nicolle Galyon, and Jordan Reynolds.
Timeline
2026: Fewer than 15 songs in total reached Diamond status.
Industry Dynamics
The achievement follows a pattern set by the RIAA Diamond single certification benchmark for rare commercial performance. It underscores the difficulty of hitting these figures, with fewer than 10 permanent musical duos in history reaching this status.
Listeners can continue to stream the certified track through major digital platforms. The song's status reflects its continued prominence in country radio and streaming playlists.
The takeaway
This milestone highlights the massive, sustained popularity of crossover country hits in the modern streaming era. Fans can look forward to future successes from the duo, as their single Say So is currently approaching the Top 5 at country radio.
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