RIAA Introduces Class Of 2023, 57 Artists Earn First-Time Certifications

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The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has revealed its Class of 2023, recognizing 57 breakout artists who earned their first Gold and Platinum certifications this past year with a list spanning three albums and 48 singles. The organization also shared its Year-End list of overall certifications.

“This is truly one of our favorite times of the year–the chance to commemorate extraordinary firsts! This kind of certification represents the incredible connection between artists, record labels, creative partners and fans. We are continually amazed by the unique talents who break through and are honored to recognize the RIAA Class Of 2023 … we can’t wait to celebrate their next big milestones!” says RIAA COO Michele Ballantyne.

Double-Platinum “Fast Car” earned Luke Combs the highest certified country single and most titles in the genre on the Year-End list. Combs album Gettin’ Old was also certified Gold,
as were singles “5 Leaf Clover” and “Growin’ Up And Gettin’ Old.” “Love You Anyway” nabbed a Platinum certification.

Jordan Davis’ Bluebird Days was certified Gold, as was Zach Byan‘s self-titled album. See the full list of 2023 certifications here.

On the Class of 2023 list are Megan Moroney (“Tennessee Orange,” certified double Platinum), Hailey Whitters (“Everything She Ain’t,” certified Platinum), Katelyn Brown (“Thank God,” certified double Platinum), Ian Munsick (“Long Live Cowgirls,” certified Gold), Bryan Martin (“We Ride,” certified Gold), David Morris (“Dutton Ranch Freestyle,” certified Gold) and Wyatt Flores (“Please Don’t Go,” certified Gold).

Moroney has the highest solo certification in the country genre with double-Platinum single “Tennessee Orange.”

“Getting my first Platinum plaque was such a huge milestone for me and being surprised onstage in Nashville with my first double-Platinum plaque was surreal. This wouldn’t be possible without my fans and I am so thankful for them and their support,” Moroney tells MusicRow.

Munsick shares, “The RIAA is the epitome of quality in recorded music and for me to be a small part of the class of 2023 is a huge, huge honor. I’ve been making my own music for ten years now and to be a part of this club has just proven to me that anything is possible. If you put your mind to it, you can achieve it. Long live country and western music!”

See the full Class of 2023 here.

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