BEYONCÉ has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the most RIAA-certified female artist of all time with 103 certified titles across her career, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced on Tuesday.
“We are so excited to recognise the incredible talent, hard work and creative spirit reflected across diverse genres,” said RIAA President and COO Michele Ballantyne. “Beyoncé’s iconic catalogue has earned the achievement of most certified titles for a female artist in RIAA’s history. Congratulations on this crowning milestone, Beyoncé, Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records — and we see you, BeyHive, streaming on repeat!”
The RIAA’s Gold & Platinum Awards Program, which started in 1958, remains the industry’s primary measure of commercial success in music. The program honors artists with certifications like the Gold Record (500,000 units), Platinum (1,000,000), Multi-Platinum (2,000,000+), and Diamond (10,000,000+). These awards are presented once an artist’s team applies for certification.
Among Beyoncé’s certifications are 2x Platinum for Renaissance, 4x Platinum for Lemonade, and 7x Platinum for I Am... Sasha Fierce and Dangerously In Love. Many of her singles, such as Me Myself and I and Formation, have also received Platinum certifications.
In addition to this achievement, Beyoncé's recent release, Cowboy Carter, has already garnered significant attention. Released earlier in 2024, the 27-song album has earned 11 Grammy nominations, including nods in major categories such as Record of the Year for Texas Hold ‘Em, Album of the Year, and Best Country Album. The album also features collaborations with artists like Post Malone, Miley Cyrus, and Linda Martell.
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