RIAA: More Platinum And Gold For Michael Jackson

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THE RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (RIAA) has bestowed new Gold and Platinum certifications to the catalog of MICHAEL JACKSON. Twenty-one different songs and three albums were honored, meaning that JACKSON had 40 million cumulative digital singles certifications in the U.S.

“These new awards highlight the enduring legacy of MICHAEL JACKSON,” RIAA Pres. MITCH GLAZIER said. “MICHAEL’s music continues to be a dominant cultural force today.  That’s a testament to his iconic music and to the team that astutely protects his legacy. As we celebrate 60 years of Gold and Platinum Awards this year, we are proud to recognize once again one of the program’s signature artists.” 

“MICHAEL JACKSON’s music and short films continue to thrill fans and inspire artists all over the world.  These new certifications are a testament to MICHAEL’s continued legacy," CMG/SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT Pres. RICHARD STORY said.

“MICHAEL’s music and spirit has proved exciting and relevant to each succeeding generation, and that is borne out by these tremendous numbers and the kinds of artists who gravitate to and are inspired by his music,“ noted JOHN BRANCA and JOHN MCCLAIN, the co-executors of the Estate of MICHAEL JACKSON.

New Album Certifications 

• Dangerous - 8x multi-Platinum
• History: Past, Present & Future Book 1 - 8x multi-Platinum
• The Essential Michael Jackson - 4x multi-Platinum 

New Song Certifications 

Platinum
• Thriller - 6x multi-Platinum 
• Billie Jean - 5x multi-Platinum 
• Beat It - 4x multi-Platinum 
• Man In The Mirror - 3x multi-Platinum 
• Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough - 3x multi-Platinum 
• The Way You Make Me Feel - 2x multi-Platinum 
• P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) - 2x multi-Platinum 
• Black Or White - 2x multi-Platinum 
• Rock With You - 2x multi-Platinum 
• Smooth Criminal - 2x multi-Platinum 
• Bad - Platinum 
• Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' - Platinum 
• Dirty Diana - Platinum 
• Human Nature - Platinum 
• Remember The Time - Platinum 
• Off The Wall - Platinum
• Will You Be There - Platinum 

Gold
• They Don’t Care About Us - Gold
• You Rock My World - Gold 
• Hold My Hand - Gold 
• Earth Song - Gold

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