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With 265.5 Million Certified Singles and Albums, Wallen is the 3rd Most-Certified Artist, All-Genres

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.

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

Genre Up at the Mid-Year Point for 12th Straight Year

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

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

Paid Streaming Grew By 5.7% – Now Released in Wholesale to Align with Global Figures

The Fray celebrated a monumental achievement as their breakthrough hit “How to Save a Life” was certified 11x Platinum by the RIAA.

RIAA's 2025 Mid-Year's Best Gold & Platinum Report

July 10, 2025 | Gold & Platinum

As we hit the mid-year* mark, only 2 albums and 3 singles released in 2025 have earned coveted RIAA Gold & Platinum for impactful sales and streaming milestones!