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Alan Jackson’s Certifications Soar to New Heights

August 11, 2026 3 min read

Superstar’s Catalog Certified for 85.5-Million Units

Country Music Icon Achieves Notable Gold, Platinum & Multi-Platinum Milestones

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RIAA’S Mitch Glazier, Michele Ballantyne & Morna Willens Present Disney Music Group’s Ken Bunt & The Walt Disney Company’s Horacio Gutierrez with FROZEN Album Diamond Certification at National Archives Foundation Spirit of Independence Festival

June 6, 2026 6 min read

Plus fireside chat recognizing 250 years of American music, special performance of songs from FROZEN by Caroline Bowman (Elsa in North American Touring Production) and surprise appearance by Mickey Mouse in patriotic attire Pictured (L-R): RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier; Caroline Bowman (portrayed Elsa in the North American Touring production of “Frozen”); RIAA
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RIAA & National Archives Foundation Present: An Evening with Garth Brooks, Celebrating 250 Years of American Music

June 5, 2026 3 min read

RIAA Honors’ Artist of a Lifetime Tallies the Most Albums in Gold & Platinum History at 200M, And Stands as the Only Artist to Ever Earn 10 Diamond Album Certifications Garth Brooks dials up the hits for packed crowd Pictured (L-R): RIAA Chief Policy Officer Morna Willens, Garth Brooks, RIAA President & COO Michele Ballantyne, RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier Garth Brooks
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RIAA Honors Celebrates Artist of a Lifetime Garth Brooks, Disney Music Group President Ken Bunt, US Representatives Nathaniel Moran & Madeleine Dean

June 4, 2026 7 min read

Event’s Fifth Edition Highlights Unifying Power of Music, in Partnership with Billboard  Garth Brooks performs at RIAA Honors  Credit: Ben Krebs Pictured (L-R): RIAA SVP Artist & Industry Relations Jackie Jones, Chief Policy Officer Morna Willens, Garth Brooks, RIAA President & COO Michele
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Morgan Wallen Becomes RIAA’s Highest Certified Country Artist of All Time

December 16, 2025 6 min read

80 New + Updated Certifications;With 265.5 Million Certified Singles and Albums, Wallen is the 3rd Most-Certified Artist, All-Genres Five Singles Now Diamond Certified or Higher, Including “Last Night,” “Wasted On You,” “Whiskey Glasses,” “Chasin’ You” and Diplo Collaboration, “Heartless” https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ERvFtjgz93g NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After
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Taylor Swift & Alex Warren Dominate at Year-End + HUNTR/X Heads #CLASSOF2025

December 12, 2025 5 min read

Nine Breakthrough Artists Score First-Time US Certifications on Coveted Annual List WASHINGTON, DC (December 11, 2025) – The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) today announces an annual tally of 2025* certifications as noteworthy superstars and future icons make their mark, reaching more fans than ever. Since 1958, the Gold & Platinum program has
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RIAA Honors Multi-Platinum Artist Lauren Daigle, Gospel Music Execs Jackie Patillo & Ed Leonard Alongside Senators Marsha Blackburn & Chris Coons

November 19, 2025 7 min read

RIAA hosted a seminal event at their Washington DC headquarters to celebrate artists, executives and policymakers who create and protect the music shaping American culture.

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Carrie Underwood Becomes Highest RIAA Certified Female Country Artist of All Time

October 30, 2025 5 min read

Over 95 Million Units Certified Including 22.5 Million in Albums & 72.5 Million in Singles 

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Luke Combs Becomes Highest RIAA Certified Country Artist in History

October 6, 2025 3 min read

Luke Combs is now the highest RIAA certified country artist in history with 168 million units sold.

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RIAA Surprises Anthony Hamilton with Career Plaque Applauding 14.5M Gold & Platinum Milestones

September 26, 2025 3 min read

Presentation Follows Panel at RIAA Celebrating Congressional Black Caucus
Annual Legislative Conference

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