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Reaching rarified air yet again, Post Malone has just made history once more as his seminal smash “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)” with GRAMMY Award-nominated artist and songwriter Swae Lee, becomes “the first-ever single to be certified ‘Double-Diamond’ by the RIAA.”

Introducing … the #RIAAClassOf 2023

December 11, 2023 | Gold & Platinum

Three Albums + 48 Singles from 57 Artists Scored First-Time Gold & Platinum Certifications

RIAA Highlights 2023 Year-End Gold & Platinum Awards

December 11, 2023 | Gold & Platinum

An incredible year of music hit playlists in 2023 as 11 albums and 59 singles released this year* achieved coveted RIAA certifications!

RIAA's 2023 Mid-Year's Best Gold & Platinum Report

July 11, 2023 | Gold & Platinum

As 2023 hits the mid-year mark, so far only 4 albums and 14 singles released have earned coveted RIAA Gold & Platinum certification with solo successes and bold collaborations!

The RIAA announces the first-of-its-kind NFT accolade presented to WILLOW in recognition of the 3x Platinum “Whip My Hair,” 2x Platinum “Wait A Minute!,” 2x Platinum “Meet Me At Our Spot” and Platinum “t r a n s p a r e n t  s o u l ft. Travis Barker.”

RIAA Celebrates 100th Diamond Single Certification

February 1, 2023 | Gold & Platinum

Chairman/CEO Mitch Glazier & COO Michele Ballantyne Honor Halsey with a Diamond for “Without Me” officially marking the 100th Diamond single in RIAA history.

Dolly Parton Is Certified Gold

January 31, 2023 | Gold & Platinum

RIAA Chairman/CEO Mitch Glazier and SVP Artist and Industry Relations Jackie Jones presented Dolly with plaques commemorating Gold certification of “Hard Candy Christmas” and “Faith” with Galantis featuring Mr. Probz. 

Welcome the #RIAAClassOf 2022

January 5, 2023 | Gold & Platinum

Washington, DC (January 5, 2023) – “Firsts” always hold a special significance, and for 39 stars on the rise, the RIAA today introduces those whose first certifications were earned in 2022*…

WASHINGTON, DC (December 14, 2022) – The RIAA last night (12/13) presented multiple Gold & Platinum plaques to Ava Max, Jax, Khalid, Lauv, Nicky Youre and Tate McRae. These talented artists were celebrated for their certified hits while in DC for the HOT 99.5 Jingle Ball Presented by Capital One.

RIAA’s 2022 Year-End Gold & Platinum Awards

December 8, 2022 | Gold & Platinum

2022 was a remarkable year for music, including Gold & Platinum Awards. Just 13 albums and 68 singles released this year achieved RIAA certification!