Katy Perry makes history: Becomes first artist with 3 diamond certified singles
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The third single to help her achieve this historic feat is 'Roar' (2013), which surpassed the 10 million mark in sales, joining her previous two diamond singles - 'Firework' (2010) and 'Dark Horse' (2013). Interestingly, the three singles have released before RIAA began including streaming data into its calculations.
RIAA Chairman/CEO Cary Sherman said in a statement, "Once again, Katy Perry has made history. We are thrilled to recognize Katy as the first artist to earn three Diamond Song Awards. Katy has a singular track record of notable Gold & Platinum achievements, and this triple Diamond milestone is now forever etched in our program's history. Only 14 songs have earned Diamond status to date, and Katy owns three of them -- what a remarkable achievement and testament to a groundbreaking artist."
Katy had previously tied the record with Lady Gaga and Eminem, both of whom have had 2 diamond certified singles each - but with 'Roar' she went one notch above the two.
2017 is turning out to be great so far for Perry, who's latest studio album, 'Witness' debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 albums charts with the biggest one-week sales of 2017 by a female.
Congratulations Katy!
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