RIAA Unveils Year-End List & Class Of 2024

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The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has unveiled its Year-End list of the top albums and singles as well as its Class of 2024, which is comprised of 65 artists who earned their first Gold and Platinum certifications.

Taylor Swift ruled the Year-End list with the top album and the highest certification level for her six-time Platinum project, The Tortured Poets Department. Shaboozey‘s five-time Platinum tune “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” which was first certified just 31 days after release, takes home the top single title and marks the highest Class of 2024 certification.

“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,” says Michele Ballantyne, RIAA President & COO.

“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,” shares Mitch Glazier, RIAA Chairman & CEO. We look forward to celebrating their next milestones soon!”

The Class of 2024 also features Alana Springsteen, who struck Gold with “Goodbye Looks Good On You (feat. Mitchell Tenpenny),” and Dasha, who’s breakout hit “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’)” was certified Platinum. Other members include Dylan Gossett, Dylan Marlowe, Josh Ross, Gavin Adcock, Ole 60, Redferrin, Sam Barber, The War And Treaty, Tucker Wetmore, Tyler Braden and more.

“I’m so honored to be joining the RIAA’s Class of ’24. Gold. Oh my god it’s so crazy to even say that! I started writing songs when I was nine years old, and all I really used to dream about back then was playing songs for people that needed to hear them,” expresses Springsteen. “I didn’t even realize what a Gold record was until I learned that most of the songs that made me the artist and songwriter that I am have been certified. And I’m just beyond honored to be joining a group of artists and storytellers who have somehow been able to connect with people all over the world through the gift of song. It’s beyond an honor thank you guys so much. I’m so grateful!”

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