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Ken Doroshow to Retire from RIAA
March 17, 2026 | Press Statements
Chief Legal Officer Ken Doroshow will retire at the end of March
RIAA Reports: US Recorded Music Annual Revenue Achieves New High of $11.5 Billion in 2025
March 16, 2026 | News Articles
The RIAA released its 2025 Year-End Recorded Music Revenue Report, which reported that US wholesale annual revenue achieved a record high of $11.5 billion.
RIAA Welcomes US Government Spotlight on Music Industry Piracy Priorities in Notorious Markets Report
March 4, 2026 | Press Statements
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its annual Notorious Markets Report identifying illicit digital and physical markets where widespread copyright piracy undermines the critical contributions of the American music community to US jobs, growth and trade.
Morgan Wallen Becomes RIAA’s Highest Certified Country Artist of All Time
December 16, 2025 | Gold & Platinum
With 265.5 Million Certified Singles and Albums, Wallen is the 3rd Most-Certified Artist, All-Genres
Taylor Swift & Alex Warren Dominate at Year-End + HUNTR/X Heads #CLASSOF2025
December 12, 2025 | Gold & Platinum
Nine Breakthrough Artists Score First-Time US Certifications on Coveted Annual List
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.
Carrie Underwood Becomes Highest RIAA Certified Female Country Artist of All Time
October 30, 2025 | Gold & Platinum
Over 95 Million Units Certified Including 22.5 Million in Albums & 72.5 Million in Singles
RIAA Reports: US Latin Recorded Music Revenue Hits Nearly $500 Million at 2025 Mid-Year
October 17, 2025 | Press Statements
Genre Up at the Mid-Year Point for 12th Straight Year
Luke Combs Becomes Highest RIAA Certified Country Artist in History
October 6, 2025 | Gold & Platinum
Luke Combs is now the highest RIAA certified country artist in history with 168 million units sold.
RIAA Surprises Anthony Hamilton with Career Plaque Applauding 14.5M Gold & Platinum Milestones
September 26, 2025 | Gold & Platinum
Presentation Follows Panel at RIAA Celebrating Congressional Black Caucus
Annual Legislative Conference
