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Recorded music revenues in the U.S. in 2023 continued strong growth for the eighth consecutive year. Total revenues grew 8% to a record high $17.1 billion at estimated retail value. Streaming continued to be the biggest driver of growth with record levels of engagement in paid subscriptions, continued growth in…

Governor Bill Lee Signs Landmark Bill During Nashville Press Conference with 
Multi-Platinum Country Stars Luke Bryan and Chris Janson

RIAA Honors Brett Young at Diamond Celebration

March 20, 2024 | Gold & Platinum

“In Case You Didn’t Know” Becomes 9th Country Single to Earn Rare Milestone

Annual Benefit in DC Celebrates the Healing Power of Music

Reaching rarified air yet again, Post Malone has just made history once more as his seminal smash “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)” with GRAMMY Award-nominated artist and songwriter Swae Lee, becomes “the first-ever single to be certified ‘Double-Diamond’ by the RIAA.”
Today, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its annual Notorious Markets Report spotlighting illicit digital and physical markets where pervasive copyright piracy threatens the American music community and other creative sectors. 

Bipartisan proposal would establish new “guardrails” to ensure AI integrity and trustworthiness while protecting artists from invasive voice clones and digital impersonation.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced the appointment of Sharon Israel as Chief Policy Officer and Director for International Affairs.

Introducing … the #RIAAClassOf 2023

December 11, 2023 | Gold & Platinum

Three Albums + 48 Singles from 57 Artists Scored First-Time Gold & Platinum Certifications

RIAA Highlights 2023 Year-End Gold & Platinum Awards

December 11, 2023 | Gold & Platinum

An incredible year of music hit playlists in 2023 as 11 albums and 59 singles released this year* achieved coveted RIAA certifications!