Taylor Swift’s album “Tortured Poets Department” and Shaboozey’s single “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” have taken the music world by storm in 2024, topping the RIAA’s charts based on sales and streaming. The RIAA, known for recognizing the best-selling and most-streamed music, has awarded Gold and Platinum certifications to 65 artists for their outstanding achievements in the industry this year. With 16 albums and 69 singles reaching certification status, it’s been a remarkable year for the music industry.
RIAA Recognizes Top Achievements in Music Industry
“Gold. Platinum. Diamond. RIAA has the honor of recognizing artists and their dedicated label teams for these amazing sales and streaming achievements. We are excited to acknowledge the titles certified in 2024 and highlight these shining moments as the year wraps! Special congratulations to Taylor Swift for the Top Album and to Shaboozey for the Top Single this year,” said RIAA President & COO Michele Ballantyne.
Celebrating New Talent and Creative Partnerships
“There’s nothing like the first time! The RIAA Gold & Platinum Class Of 2024 is our largest to date – with 65 artists whose talents broke through in amazing ways – proving how new music discovery and creative partnerships are driving the next generation of icons. We are so proud of this group of artists and their label teams for their inspiring work that fans love. We look forward to celebrating their next milestones soon!” said RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier.
Taylor Swift and Shaboozey Lead the Pack
Taylor Swift’s “Tortured Poets Department” has achieved the highest certification level and claimed the Top Album spot for 2024, being certified six-times platinum. Meanwhile, Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” has been certified five-times platinum, solidifying their positions as top artists in the industry.
Billie Eilish’s Impressive Achievements
Billie Eilish has earned the most certified titles in 2024, with a total of 10 certifications. This includes the Platinum album “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” along with several platinum and gold-certified singles such as “Birds of a Feather,” “Lunch,” “Chihiro,” “Wildflower,” “Skinny,” “Blue,” “The Greatest,” “L’amour De Ma Vie,” and “The Diner.”
Fastest Certifications and New Artists
Jason Derulo’s “Nu King” achieved gold status on its release day, making it one of the fastest certifications of the year. Additionally, Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” was certified just 31 days after its release. The Class Of 2024 welcomed 65 first-time artists across 5 albums and 69 singles, showcasing a diverse range of musical talents.
Latin Music Excellence
Premios de Oro y Platino certifications highlighted the success of Spanish-language music in 2024, with Peso Pluma’s “Exodo” earning the Top Latin Album spot with 11x Platino certification. “Harley Quinn” by Fuerza Regida & Marshmello claimed the top Latin single with 27-times Platino certification.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How are certifications determined by the RIAA?
A: Certifications by the RIAA are based on a combination of sales and streaming numbers, with specific thresholds for Gold, Platinum, and Diamond certifications.
Q: Which artists stood out in the Class Of 2024?
A: Taylor Swift, Shaboozey, Billie Eilish, and Jason Derulo were among the top artists recognized in the Class Of 2024 for their outstanding achievements.
Q: What does it mean to be certified by the RIAA?
A: Certification by the RIAA signifies significant commercial success for an artist, album, or single, based on sales and streaming performance.
Q: What can we expect from the music industry in 2025?
A: With the continued rise of streaming platforms and the discovery of new talent, the music industry is poised for another exciting year in 2025, full of innovative music and talented artists.
Credit: variety.com
