RIAA Top Honors To Taylor & Future
• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) announced the 13 albums and 68 singles released and awarded this year in the prestigious Gold & Platinum program. In a not-so-shocking development, and building on her history-making career with another rare million-plus first week launch, Taylor Swift earns the Top Album nod with her 2X Platinum Midnights (Republic Records), while Future locks down the Top Single honor with his 3X Platinum “Wait for U” (Epic Records/Freebandz). #RIAATopCertified in 2022, this culmination celebrates those who commanded the charts and playlists throughout the year.
RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier commented, “Incredible voices and collaborations were celebrated this year with coveted RIAA Gold & Platinum awards, honoring artists’ creative efforts, reflecting fan engagement and recognizing commercial successes alongside label partners. Music is a powerful connector, and these milestone achievements acknowledge the dynamic reach of the very best in 2022!”
Four albums were also awarded RIAA Platinum status: Beyoncé‘s Renaissance (Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records); Future’s I Never Liked You (Epic Records/Freebandz); Harry Styles‘ Harry’s House (Columbia Records); and Lil Durk‘s 7220 (Alamo Records).
Highlighting fans’ favorite music as evident through their top purchases/streams, Gold & Platinum awards applaud the artists, their record labels and creative partners. These songs and albums impact pop culture, cross geographical boundaries and intimately soundtrack lives. Check out the complete list of 2022’s Top Albums + Top Singles here.
The Gold & Platinum program began in 1958 to recognize artists whose songs and albums have earned significant U.S. consumption milestones and celebrate the voracious fanbases listening on repeat. Explore all of the certifications throughout the decades here.
