The album debuted at number three on the U.S.
Billboard 200 chart, selling about 352,000 copies in its first week. Selling 204,000 copies, the album went to number one on the Top Country Albums chart in its second week. In its third week, The Ultimate Hits sold 192,000 bringing its three-week total to more than 748,000 albums sold. In the United Kingdom the album was also a hit, reaching No. 1 in the country music charts and the top 10 on the pop charts. On January 18, 2008, the RIAA certified
The Ultimate Hits Gold, Platinum & 5 times; Multi-platinum - denoting shipments of 2.5 million in the United States. On June 26, 2014, the RIAA certified it 7 times Multi-platinum, and on September 21, 2016, 10× Platinum for shipments of 5 million. ==Track listing==