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The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its annual Notorious Markets Report

Certifications for Beyoncé’s Albums and Singles Tops 103

Five Albums + 69 Singles from 65 Artists Scored First-Time Gold & Platinum Certifications

An incredible year of music hit playlists in 2024 as 16 albums and 69 singles released this year* achieved coveted RIAA certifications!

Music’s impact is most often seen through culture, connection, and the powerful emotions it stirs. But new research from Secretariat Managing Director Robert Stoner and Director Jéssica Dutra describes the significant financial benefits music drives in communities all across America.

RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier surprised music icon Randy Travis with a plaque commemorating 23 million certified units.

Continuing to outpace the already strong growth in overall recorded music markets, Latin music revenue in the US grew 7% to a record high $685 million.

Recorded music revenues grew by 4% to $8.7 billion in estimated retail value and streaming subscriptions were up 3% to 99 million over the first half of 2024 – both record highs as streaming continues to post strong growth entering its third decade in the US.

LIFE AT BEST album Platinum, “Crazy Girl” 5x Platinum & “Even if It Breaks Your Heart” 3x Platinum

As we hit the mid-year mark, only 1 album and 8 singles released in 2024 have earned coveted RIAA Gold & Platinum certified status, plus check out the Top Premios de Oro y Platino album & singles!