Double Diamond albums were unthinkable when the RIAA launched its gold awards program in 1958. Only one album was certified gold that year (signifying $1 million in manufacturer’s dollar volume; the ...

More than 100 albums have been certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America. The award is one way to measure critical and commercial success, but many iconic artists haven't ...

Diamonds, Elton John’s career-spanning compilation, climbs the Billboard 200 and streaming charts as fans anticipate his upcoming album with Brandi Carlile. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 27: ...

Congrats are in order for Evanescence as the band has reached the rare Diamond Certification club for their breakout debut album, Fallen. For those not aware, a diamond certification from the RIAA ...

To think the RIAA didn't have a sales award higher than gold until 1976. By Paul Grein Metallica celebrated a major career milestone in May, when their 1991 album Metallica was certified Double ...