Beyoncé just set and beat a whole new record!
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17, that the singer holds the most certified titles of any other female artist. She now has 103 titles with RIAA certifications.
The Cowboy Carter singer’s latest album earned Platinum honors, while “Texas Hold ‘Em” is now 2x-Platinum certified. The second single, “16 Carriages,” is now Gold certified. Meanwhile, her previous album, Renaissance, received 2x Platinum title.
Beyoncé’s recent albums weren’t the only pieces of work to earn her new certifications. Her duets with Jay-Z – “Drunk in Love” (2013) and “Crazy in Love” (2003) – both went 8x Platinum.
Songs and albums earn RIAA Gold certifications if they sell a minimum of 500,000 units. Titles that reach 1 million units sold earn Platinum certifications. Multi-Platinum certifications are awarded at each increment of 1 million units sold. Diamond certifications are reserved for titles that sell 10 million copies.
“We are so excited to recognize the incredible talent, hard work and creative spirit reflected across diverse genres,” said RIAA President and COO Michele Ballantyne in a statement. “Congratulations on this crowning milestone, Beyoncé, Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records — and we see you, BeyHive, streaming on repeat!”
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The 32-time Grammy winner’s accomplishment follows the Dec. 16 announcement that Taylor Swift earned the highest certification level and top album for her 6x-Platinum LP for her eleventh studio album, The Tortured Poets Department.
Shaboozey took home the award of the highest Class of 2024 certification after his single, “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” went 5x-Platinum. Billie Eilish earned the most certified titles of 2024, with a total of 10, with her latest album, Hit Me Hard and Soft. Its singles “Birds of a Feather,” “Lunch,” “Chihiro,” and “Wildflower” going platinum, and “Skinny,” “Blue, “The Greatest,” “L’Amour De Ma Vie,” and “The Diner” going gold.
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Beyoncé’s RIAA records follow the Nov. 8 Grammy nominations, in which she earned 11 new Grammy nominations. The latest nominations make her the musician with the most nominations of any artist in the Recording Academy’s history — with a total of 99.
This year alone, the musician was nominated for best country solo performance for “16 CARRIAGES,” best country duo/group performance alongside Miley Cyrus for “II MOST WANTED,” best country song for “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” best country album, best Americana performance for “YA YA” and best pop duo/group performance for “LEVII’S JEANS” with Post Malone.
Before the Grammy Awards on Feb. 2, 2025, Beyoncé will perform during the Christmas Day NFL Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens Halftime Show. The performance will stream live on Netflix.
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