Beyoncé's Musical Empire Reaches New Heights
Beyoncé's Latest Album and Certifications
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) made a significant announcement on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Beyoncé now holds the title of having the most certified titles among female artists. She currently has an astonishing 103 RIAA certifications. Her latest album has earned Platinum honors, while "Texas Hold ‘Em" is 2x-Platinum certified. The second single, "16 Carriages," has achieved Gold certification. Additionally, her previous album, Renaissance, received a 2x Platinum title. These achievements showcase her continuous dominance and creativity.Each of her albums and songs has a unique story and impact. Her duets with Jay-Z, such as "Drunk in Love" (2013) and "Crazy in Love" (2003), have also gone 8x Platinum, further adding to her impressive portfolio.
The RIAA's certification system is based on the number of units sold. Songs and albums earn Gold certifications if they sell a minimum of 500,000 units. Titles that reach 1 million units sold earn Platinum certifications, and multi-Platinum certifications are awarded at each increment of 1 million units sold. Diamond certifications are reserved for titles that sell 10 million copies.
RIAA President's Praise for Beyoncé
RIAA President and COO Michele Ballantyne expressed great excitement in a statement. She recognized Beyoncé's incredible talent, hard work, and creative spirit across diverse genres. "We are so excited to recognize the incredible talent, hard work and creative spirit reflected across diverse genres," said Ballantyne. "Congratulations on this crowning milestone, Beyoncé, Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records — and we see you, BeyHive, streaming on repeat!"Beyoncé's influence extends far beyond her music. Her fans, the BeyHive, have been a driving force behind her success, constantly supporting and celebrating her achievements.
Beyoncé's Other Notable Achievements
Beyoncé's RIAA records follow the Nov. 8 Grammy nominations, in which she earned 11 new nominations. This makes her the musician with the most nominations in the Recording Academy's history, with a total of 99. This year alone, she was nominated for best country solo performance for "16 CARRIAGES," best country duo/group performance alongside Miley Cyrus for "II MOST WANTED," best country song for "TEXAS HOLD ‘EM," best country album, best Americana performance for "YA YA" and best pop duo/group performance for "LEVII’S JEANS" with Post Malone.Before the Grammy Awards on Feb. 2, 2025, Beyoncé will perform during the Christmas Day NFL Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens Halftime Show. This highly anticipated performance will stream live on Netflix, allowing fans worldwide to witness her talent.