Gold & Platinum

RIAA’s historic Gold® & Platinum® Program defines success in the recorded music industry. Originally conceived to honor artists and track sound recording sales, Gold & Platinum Awards have come to stand as a benchmark of success for any artist—whether they’ve just released their first song or Greatest Hits album. Check out our interactive timeline to learn about the program’s storied history.

Award	Artist	Title	Certification Date	Label	Format
SHARE	TIM MCGRAW	DIAMOND RINGS AND OLD BAR STOOLS	January 25, 2016	BIG MACHINE RECORDS, INC.	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	TIM MCGRAW Title: DIAMOND RINGS AND OLD BAR STOOLS Certification Date: January 25, 2016 Label: BIG MACHINE RECORDS, INC. Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS