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Nashville, TN – Aug. 4, 2014 – The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has recognized Jason Aldean as the Top Male Country Artist in the history of RIAA’s Digital Gold & Platinum Awards, the music industry’s premier program for celebrating artistic achievement in the marketplace.

See RIAA’s new graphic compilation of July G&P Award highlights below.

See RIAA’s new monthly graphic compilation of June G&P Award highlights below. A full, detailed list is also online at facebook.com/GoldandPlatinum.

Only Act to Surpass 70 Million Certifications in G&P’s Digital Program. 32 Million New Single Awards Announced. Perry Recognized at Event in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON–The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) today awarded Eminem with a new Diamond certification in recognition of “Not Afraid” (Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records) surpassing the 10 million threshold counting song sales and streams. 

Bob Marley & The Wailers' "Legend" Certifies RIAA 15x Multi-Platinum in May Luke Bryan, Brantley Gilbert & John Legend Earn Top Album Awards G&P Celebrates Foster The People, Jason Derulo, Florida Georgia Line, Frankie Ballard, Disclosure, Newsboys & More

WASHINGTON–The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on Tuesday presented Lady Gaga with a prestigious Diamond Award in recognition of “Bad Romance” (Streamline/Interscope) surpassing the 10 million threshold counting song sales and streams. The presentation took place at Lady Gaga’s Washington, D.C. Verizon Center show as part of her artRAVE: the ARTPOP ball tour.

Capital Cities, Lupe Fiasco, John Legend & Pharrell Williams Earn First Multi-Platinums. 2 Chainz, American Authors, Cassadee Pope, Sage The Gemini & Cole Swindell Get Premiere Platinums. August Alsina, Britt Nicole and Jon Pardi Receive First Gold Certifications. Hector Acosta, Cosculluela, Tierra Cali & Tito El Bambino Earn Latin Awards.

WASHINGTON – Nine new album releases from many of today’s top artists earned Gold or Platinum album certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in January and February, according to the music group’s latest G&P tally.

55-Year-Old Program Recognizes Non-Sales Format For First Time Ever In 2013. Digital Certifications Rise 25 Percent Year-Over-Year. Jay Z, Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke, Lorde, Katy Perry & More Earn Top Honors.