<P> RIAA certifications are based on wholesale shipments rather than retail sales . Since 2016, the RIAA album certification has also included on - demand audio / video streams (1,500 streams = 1 album unit) and track sale equivalent (10 track sales = 1 album unit). Additionally, awards are only presented if and when a record company applies for certification . Therefore, the total certified units for a given artist may be incomplete or out of date . </P> <P> The RIAA began its certifications in 1958, therefore, popular artists from earlier eras are generally not represented on this list . </P> <Dl> <Dd> <Table> <Tr> <Th> No . </Th> <Th> Name </Th> <Th> Nationality </Th> <Th> Decades active </Th> <Th> Certified units in millions </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> The Beatles </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1960s--70s </Td> <Td> 178 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> Garth Brooks </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 148 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> Elvis Presley </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1950s--70s </Td> <Td> 146.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> Led Zeppelin </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1960s--80s </Td> <Td> 111.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> Eagles </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 101 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 6 </Th> <Td> Billy Joel </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s - 2010s </Td> <Td> 82.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 7 </Th> <Td> Michael Jackson </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2000s </Td> <Td> 81 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 8 </Th> <Td> Elton John </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 78 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 9 </Th> <Td> Pink Floyd </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 75 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 10 </Th> <Td> AC / DC </Td> <Td> Australia </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 72 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 11 </Th> <Td> George Strait </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 69 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 12 </Th> <Td> Barbra Streisand </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 68.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 13 </Th> <Td> Aerosmith </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 66.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> The Rolling Stones </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 66.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 15 </Th> <Td> Bruce Springsteen </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 65.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 16 </Th> <Td> Madonna </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 64.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 17 </Th> <Td> Mariah Carey </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 64 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 18 </Th> <Td> Metallica </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 63 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 19 </Th> <Td> Whitney Houston </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 58.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 20 </Th> <Td> Van Halen </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 56.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 21 </Th> <Td> U2 </Td> <Td> Ireland </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 52 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 22 </Th> <Td> Celine Dion </Td> <Td> Canada </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 50 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 23 </Th> <Td> Fleetwood Mac </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 49.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Neil Diamond </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 49.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 25 </Th> <Td> Shania Twain </Td> <Td> Canada </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 48 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Kenny G </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 48 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Journey </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 48 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 28 </Th> <Td> Kenny Rogers </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1950s--2000s </Td> <Td> 47.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 29 </Th> <Td> Alabama </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 46.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 30 </Th> <Td> Guns N' Roses </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 44.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 44.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Eminem </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 44.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 33 </Th> <Td> Santana </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 43.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Alan Jackson </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 43.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 35 </Th> <Td> Taylor Swift </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 2000s - 2010s </Td> <Td> 41.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 36 </Th> <Td> Reba McEntire </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 41 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 37 </Th> <Td> Eric Clapton </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 40 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 38 </Th> <Td> Chicago </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 38.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Simon and Garfunkel </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--70s </Td> <Td> 38.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 40 </Th> <Td> Rod Stewart </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 38 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 41 </Th> <Td> Tim McGraw </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 37.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Foreigner </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 37.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 43 </Th> <Td> Backstreet Boys </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 37 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 44 </Th> <Td> Tupac Shakur </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s </Td> <Td> 36.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 45 </Th> <Td> Bob Dylan </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 36 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 46 </Th> <Td> Willie Nelson </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1950s - 2010s </Td> <Td> 35.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 47 </Th> <Td> Def Leppard </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 35 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 48 </Th> <Td> Queen </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1970s--2000s </Td> <Td> 34.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Bon Jovi </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 34.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Britney Spears </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 34.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 51 </Th> <Td> Phil Collins </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 33.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Dave Matthews Band </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 33.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> John Denver </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--90s </Td> <Td> 33.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 54 </Th> <Td> James Taylor </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 33 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> The Doors </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--70s </Td> <Td> 33 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 56 </Th> <Td> R. Kelly </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 32 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 57 </Th> <Td> Pearl Jam </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 31.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s - 2017 </Td> <Td> 31.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 59 </Th> <Td> Boston </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 31 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 60 </Th> <Td> Dixie Chicks </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2000s </Td> <Td> 30.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 61 </Th> <Td> Linda Ronstadt </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--2000s </Td> <Td> 30 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 62 </Th> <Td> Lynyrd Skynyrd </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--2000s </Td> <Td> 28.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 63 </Th> <Td> Mannheim Steamroller </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 28 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td>' N Sync </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2000s </Td> <Td> 28 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Michael Bolton </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 28 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Adele </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 2000s - 2010s </Td> <Td> 28 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Creedence Clearwater Revival </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--70s </Td> <Td> 28 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 68 </Th> <Td> Jay Z </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 27.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> John Mellencamp </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 27.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Brooks & Dunn </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2000s </Td> <Td> 27.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Barry Manilow </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 27.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Kenny Chesney </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 27.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 73 </Th> <Td> Ozzy Osbourne </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 27.25 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 74 </Th> <Td> Boyz II Men </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2000s </Td> <Td> 27 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Frank Sinatra </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1930s--90s </Td> <Td> 27 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Bee Gees </Td> <Td> Australia </Td> <Td> 1960s--2000s </Td> <Td> 27 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 77 </Th> <Td> Enya </Td> <Td> Ireland </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 26.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 78 </Th> <Td> Linkin Park </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 26 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Janet Jackson </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 26 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 80 </Th> <Td> Faith Hill </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 25.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Luther Vandross </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--2000s </Td> <Td> 25.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Steve Miller Band </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 25.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 83 </Th> <Td> Rush </Td> <Td> Canada </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 25 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Mötley Crüe </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 25 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Nirvana </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--90s </Td> <Td> 25 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> ZZ Top </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 25 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Creed </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2000s </Td> <Td> 25 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Toby Keith </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 25 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Red Hot Chili Peppers </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 25 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 90 </Th> <Td> The Carpenters </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--80s </Td> <Td> 24.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> REO Speedwagon </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 24.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 92 </Th> <Td> Vince Gill </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 24 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Green Day </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 24 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Nickelback </Td> <Td> Canada </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 24 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 95 </Th> <Td> Johnny Cash </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2000s </Td> <Td> 23.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Sade </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 23.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Kid Rock </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 23.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Earth, Wind & Fire </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 23.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> The Cars </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 23.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 100 </Th> <Td> Jimmy Buffett </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 23 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Jimi Hendrix </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--70s </Td> <Td> 23 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Beastie Boys </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 23 </Td> </Tr> </Table> </Dd> </Dl> <Dd> <Table> <Tr> <Th> No . </Th> <Th> Name </Th> <Th> Nationality </Th> <Th> Decades active </Th> <Th> Certified units in millions </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> The Beatles </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1960s--70s </Td> <Td> 178 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> Garth Brooks </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 148 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> Elvis Presley </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1950s--70s </Td> <Td> 146.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> Led Zeppelin </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1960s--80s </Td> <Td> 111.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> Eagles </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 101 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 6 </Th> <Td> Billy Joel </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s - 2010s </Td> <Td> 82.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 7 </Th> <Td> Michael Jackson </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2000s </Td> <Td> 81 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 8 </Th> <Td> Elton John </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 78 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 9 </Th> <Td> Pink Floyd </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 75 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 10 </Th> <Td> AC / DC </Td> <Td> Australia </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 72 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 11 </Th> <Td> George Strait </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 69 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 12 </Th> <Td> Barbra Streisand </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 68.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 13 </Th> <Td> Aerosmith </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 66.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> The Rolling Stones </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 66.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 15 </Th> <Td> Bruce Springsteen </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 65.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 16 </Th> <Td> Madonna </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 64.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 17 </Th> <Td> Mariah Carey </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 64 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 18 </Th> <Td> Metallica </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 63 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 19 </Th> <Td> Whitney Houston </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 58.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 20 </Th> <Td> Van Halen </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 56.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 21 </Th> <Td> U2 </Td> <Td> Ireland </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 52 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 22 </Th> <Td> Celine Dion </Td> <Td> Canada </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 50 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 23 </Th> <Td> Fleetwood Mac </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 49.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Neil Diamond </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 49.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 25 </Th> <Td> Shania Twain </Td> <Td> Canada </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 48 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Kenny G </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 48 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Journey </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 48 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 28 </Th> <Td> Kenny Rogers </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1950s--2000s </Td> <Td> 47.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 29 </Th> <Td> Alabama </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 46.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 30 </Th> <Td> Guns N' Roses </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 44.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 44.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Eminem </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 44.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 33 </Th> <Td> Santana </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 43.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Alan Jackson </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 43.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 35 </Th> <Td> Taylor Swift </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 2000s - 2010s </Td> <Td> 41.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 36 </Th> <Td> Reba McEntire </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 41 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 37 </Th> <Td> Eric Clapton </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 40 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 38 </Th> <Td> Chicago </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 38.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Simon and Garfunkel </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--70s </Td> <Td> 38.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 40 </Th> <Td> Rod Stewart </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 38 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 41 </Th> <Td> Tim McGraw </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 37.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Foreigner </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 37.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 43 </Th> <Td> Backstreet Boys </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 37 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 44 </Th> <Td> Tupac Shakur </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s </Td> <Td> 36.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 45 </Th> <Td> Bob Dylan </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 36 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 46 </Th> <Td> Willie Nelson </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1950s - 2010s </Td> <Td> 35.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 47 </Th> <Td> Def Leppard </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 35 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 48 </Th> <Td> Queen </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1970s--2000s </Td> <Td> 34.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Bon Jovi </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 34.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Britney Spears </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 34.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 51 </Th> <Td> Phil Collins </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 33.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Dave Matthews Band </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 33.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> John Denver </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--90s </Td> <Td> 33.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 54 </Th> <Td> James Taylor </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 33 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> The Doors </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--70s </Td> <Td> 33 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 56 </Th> <Td> R. Kelly </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 32 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 57 </Th> <Td> Pearl Jam </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 31.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s - 2017 </Td> <Td> 31.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 59 </Th> <Td> Boston </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 31 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 60 </Th> <Td> Dixie Chicks </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2000s </Td> <Td> 30.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 61 </Th> <Td> Linda Ronstadt </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--2000s </Td> <Td> 30 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 62 </Th> <Td> Lynyrd Skynyrd </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--2000s </Td> <Td> 28.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 63 </Th> <Td> Mannheim Steamroller </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 28 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td>' N Sync </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2000s </Td> <Td> 28 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Michael Bolton </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 28 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Adele </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 2000s - 2010s </Td> <Td> 28 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Creedence Clearwater Revival </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--70s </Td> <Td> 28 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 68 </Th> <Td> Jay Z </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 27.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> John Mellencamp </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 27.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Brooks & Dunn </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2000s </Td> <Td> 27.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Barry Manilow </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 27.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Kenny Chesney </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 27.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 73 </Th> <Td> Ozzy Osbourne </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 27.25 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 74 </Th> <Td> Boyz II Men </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2000s </Td> <Td> 27 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Frank Sinatra </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1930s--90s </Td> <Td> 27 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Bee Gees </Td> <Td> Australia </Td> <Td> 1960s--2000s </Td> <Td> 27 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 77 </Th> <Td> Enya </Td> <Td> Ireland </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 26.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 78 </Th> <Td> Linkin Park </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 26 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Janet Jackson </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 26 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 80 </Th> <Td> Faith Hill </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 25.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Luther Vandross </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--2000s </Td> <Td> 25.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Steve Miller Band </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 25.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 83 </Th> <Td> Rush </Td> <Td> Canada </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 25 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Mötley Crüe </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 25 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Nirvana </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--90s </Td> <Td> 25 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> ZZ Top </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 25 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Creed </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2000s </Td> <Td> 25 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Toby Keith </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 25 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Red Hot Chili Peppers </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 25 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 90 </Th> <Td> The Carpenters </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--80s </Td> <Td> 24.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> REO Speedwagon </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 24.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 92 </Th> <Td> Vince Gill </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 24 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Green Day </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 24 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Nickelback </Td> <Td> Canada </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 24 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 95 </Th> <Td> Johnny Cash </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2000s </Td> <Td> 23.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Sade </Td> <Td> UK </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 23.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Kid Rock </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1990s--2010s </Td> <Td> 23.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Earth, Wind & Fire </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 23.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> The Cars </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1970s--2010s </Td> <Td> 23.5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 100 </Th> <Td> Jimmy Buffett </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--2010s </Td> <Td> 23 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Jimi Hendrix </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1960s--70s </Td> <Td> 23 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Beastie Boys </Td> <Td> US </Td> <Td> 1980s--2010s </Td> <Td> 23 </Td> </Tr> </Table> </Dd>

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