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

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. 

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.

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

See all October 2022 Awards here.

This month marks not only the 10-year history since the release of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ accolade and award-laden global debut The Heist, but also sees their hit single ‘Can’t Hold Us’ being officially certified RIAA DIAMOND…

October 14, 2022- RCA Records and Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Christina Aguilera’s Stripped with the release of a deluxe digital edition…

See all September 2022 Awards here.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 – GRAMMY® Award winning duo Twenty One Pilots just received multiple new RIAA certifications ahead of their recent sold-out headline show at New York City’s Madison Square Garden…