Country Grammar is the debut studio album by Nelly released on 27th June, 2000. The album introduced a unique St. Louis-Midwestern sound and was supported by four successful singles: Country Grammar (Hot Shit), E.I., Ride wit Me and Batter Up. Country Grammar received positive reviews from critics praising Nellys vocal style and the albums production.

In 2016, Country Grammar became the ninth hip-hop album to be certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America. Its commercial success secured Nellys status as one of the most successful hip-hop acts of the 2000s, ranking him as the third most successful act of that decade.

Country Grammar ranks as the 85th best selling album of all time