Gold & Platinum Canada
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Official account for @music_canada's Gold & Platinum Program. Follow for the latest certifications & award presentations from your favourite artists!
On this day in 1997, Homework, the debut studio album by Daft Punk, was certified a Platinum Album, selling more than 100,000 units in Canada.
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September 5, 2025 at 5:55 PM
On this day in 1997, Homework, the debut studio album by Daft Punk, was certified a Platinum Album, selling more than 100,000 units in Canada.
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On this day in 1998, Metallica’s self-titled album, commonly known as The Black Album, was certified Diamond, selling more than one million units in Canada.
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August 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
On this day in 1998, Metallica’s self-titled album, commonly known as The Black Album, was certified Diamond, selling more than one million units in Canada.
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On this day in 2002, Avril Lavigne’s Let Go was certified a Double Platinum Album.
It went on to achieve Diamond Album status on May 5, 2003.
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It went on to achieve Diamond Album status on May 5, 2003.
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August 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
On this day in 2002, Avril Lavigne’s Let Go was certified a Double Platinum Album.
It went on to achieve Diamond Album status on May 5, 2003.
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It went on to achieve Diamond Album status on May 5, 2003.
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This week, @umusicca.bsky.social presented Katy Perry with a career-spanning award recognizing her💎certifications in Canada:
💎Album: Teenage Dream
💎Singles: Teenage Dream, Dark Horse, Firework, Roar, Hot N Cold, Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F), & California Girls.
📸 credit: @Cynthiaparkhurst
💎Album: Teenage Dream
💎Singles: Teenage Dream, Dark Horse, Firework, Roar, Hot N Cold, Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F), & California Girls.
📸 credit: @Cynthiaparkhurst
August 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM
This week, @umusicca.bsky.social presented Katy Perry with a career-spanning award recognizing her💎certifications in Canada:
💎Album: Teenage Dream
💎Singles: Teenage Dream, Dark Horse, Firework, Roar, Hot N Cold, Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F), & California Girls.
📸 credit: @Cynthiaparkhurst
💎Album: Teenage Dream
💎Singles: Teenage Dream, Dark Horse, Firework, Roar, Hot N Cold, Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F), & California Girls.
📸 credit: @Cynthiaparkhurst
On this day in 1983, Celine Dion received her first Gold & Platinum certification as "Tellement j'ai d'amour…" was certified a Gold Album.
She has since earned 6 Diamond Album certifications - the most of any artist in our program's history.
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She has since earned 6 Diamond Album certifications - the most of any artist in our program's history.
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August 1, 2025 at 1:40 PM
On this day in 1983, Celine Dion received her first Gold & Platinum certification as "Tellement j'ai d'amour…" was certified a Gold Album.
She has since earned 6 Diamond Album certifications - the most of any artist in our program's history.
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She has since earned 6 Diamond Album certifications - the most of any artist in our program's history.
#GoldPlat50
We join music fans around the world in mourning the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. Over the course of his career, Ozzy received dozens of Gold & Platinum certifications in Canada, both as a solo artist and as a member of Black Sabbath. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans. #GoldPlat50
July 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We join music fans around the world in mourning the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. Over the course of his career, Ozzy received dozens of Gold & Platinum certifications in Canada, both as a solo artist and as a member of Black Sabbath. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans. #GoldPlat50
Shania Twain kicked off the Calgary Stampede as Parade Marshal and delivered a powerhouse performance.
She is the only artist in our program's history to receive THREE Double Diamond Album certifications!
- The Woman in Me - Apr 9, 1999
- Come On Over - Apr 9, 1999
- Up! - Dec 21, 2004
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She is the only artist in our program's history to receive THREE Double Diamond Album certifications!
- The Woman in Me - Apr 9, 1999
- Come On Over - Apr 9, 1999
- Up! - Dec 21, 2004
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July 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Shania Twain kicked off the Calgary Stampede as Parade Marshal and delivered a powerhouse performance.
She is the only artist in our program's history to receive THREE Double Diamond Album certifications!
- The Woman in Me - Apr 9, 1999
- Come On Over - Apr 9, 1999
- Up! - Dec 21, 2004
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She is the only artist in our program's history to receive THREE Double Diamond Album certifications!
- The Woman in Me - Apr 9, 1999
- Come On Over - Apr 9, 1999
- Up! - Dec 21, 2004
#GoldPlat50
Music Canada's Gold & Platinum program has evolved alongside all of the technological changes in our innovative industry. On this day in 2007, we certified the first Ringtones in our program's history, beginning with Mims' -'This Is Why I'm Hot', a Triple Platinum Ringtone.
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July 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Music Canada's Gold & Platinum program has evolved alongside all of the technological changes in our innovative industry. On this day in 2007, we certified the first Ringtones in our program's history, beginning with Mims' -'This Is Why I'm Hot', a Triple Platinum Ringtone.
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Sir @eltonjohn.bsky.social is one of the most celebrated artists in Music Canada’s Gold & Platinum program.
Throughout his career, John has been a champion for 2SLGBTQI+ rights, with a legacy in advocacy and philanthropy that equals the incredible impact of his music.
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Throughout his career, John has been a champion for 2SLGBTQI+ rights, with a legacy in advocacy and philanthropy that equals the incredible impact of his music.
#GoldPlat50 #Pride
June 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Sir @eltonjohn.bsky.social is one of the most celebrated artists in Music Canada’s Gold & Platinum program.
Throughout his career, John has been a champion for 2SLGBTQI+ rights, with a legacy in advocacy and philanthropy that equals the incredible impact of his music.
#GoldPlat50 #Pride
Throughout his career, John has been a champion for 2SLGBTQI+ rights, with a legacy in advocacy and philanthropy that equals the incredible impact of his music.
#GoldPlat50 #Pride
Tegan and Sara have earned several certifications over their career, & throughout that time, have used their profile to champion 2SLGBTQI+ issues. In 2016, they established
the Tegan and Sara Foundation, which fights for 2SLGBTQ+ equality & justice via programming & support of grassroots orgs.
the Tegan and Sara Foundation, which fights for 2SLGBTQ+ equality & justice via programming & support of grassroots orgs.
June 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Tegan and Sara have earned several certifications over their career, & throughout that time, have used their profile to champion 2SLGBTQI+ issues. In 2016, they established
the Tegan and Sara Foundation, which fights for 2SLGBTQ+ equality & justice via programming & support of grassroots orgs.
the Tegan and Sara Foundation, which fights for 2SLGBTQ+ equality & justice via programming & support of grassroots orgs.
In celebration of #Pride Month, we're recognizing some of the talented & groundbreaking 2SLGBTQI+ artists our Gold & Platinum program has awarded in its 50-year history.
Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee @kdlang.bsky.social has earned several certifications over their career, including:
Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee @kdlang.bsky.social has earned several certifications over their career, including:
June 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
In celebration of #Pride Month, we're recognizing some of the talented & groundbreaking 2SLGBTQI+ artists our Gold & Platinum program has awarded in its 50-year history.
Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee @kdlang.bsky.social has earned several certifications over their career, including:
Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee @kdlang.bsky.social has earned several certifications over their career, including:
On this day in 2000, Prozzäk's "Hot Show By Prozzäk" was certified a Triple Platinum Album, selling more than 300,000 units in Canada.
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May 31, 2025 at 12:46 PM
On this day in 2000, Prozzäk's "Hot Show By Prozzäk" was certified a Triple Platinum Album, selling more than 300,000 units in Canada.
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On this day in 1997, Oasis' "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" was certified an Eight Times Platinum Album, selling more than 800,000 units in Canada.
May 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
On this day in 1997, Oasis' "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" was certified an Eight Times Platinum Album, selling more than 800,000 units in Canada.
On this day in 1987, Glass Tiger’s The Thin Red Line was certified a Quadruple Platinum Album, selling more than 400,000 units in Canada.
This week, the band will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame - congratulations!
This week, the band will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame - congratulations!
May 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
On this day in 1987, Glass Tiger’s The Thin Red Line was certified a Quadruple Platinum Album, selling more than 400,000 units in Canada.
This week, the band will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame - congratulations!
This week, the band will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame - congratulations!
On this day in 2003, Sam Roberts' "Where Have All The Good People Gone" was certified a Gold Physical Single.
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May 8, 2025 at 10:16 PM
On this day in 2003, Sam Roberts' "Where Have All The Good People Gone" was certified a Gold Physical Single.
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On this day in 1986, Rush's Moving Pictures was certified a Triple Platinum Album, selling more than 300,000 units in Canada.
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April 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
On this day in 1986, Rush's Moving Pictures was certified a Triple Platinum Album, selling more than 300,000 units in Canada.
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On this day in 1998, Susan Aglukark's This Child was certified a Triple Platinum Album, selling more than 300,000 units in Canada.
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April 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM
On this day in 1998, Susan Aglukark's This Child was certified a Triple Platinum Album, selling more than 300,000 units in Canada.
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On this day in 1995, @bluerodeo.bsky.social's Five Days In July was certified a Quintuple Platinum Album, selling more than 500,000 units in Canada.
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April 15, 2025 at 6:18 PM
On this day in 1995, @bluerodeo.bsky.social's Five Days In July was certified a Quintuple Platinum Album, selling more than 500,000 units in Canada.
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On this day in 1986, @raffic.bsky.social's Singable Songs For The Very Young was certified a Triple Platinum Album, selling more than 300,000 units in Canada.
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April 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
On this day in 1986, @raffic.bsky.social's Singable Songs For The Very Young was certified a Triple Platinum Album, selling more than 300,000 units in Canada.
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On this day in 1976, Hagood Hardy received a Platinum Album certification for The Homecoming, as well as a Gold Single certification for the title track.
The album went on to be certified Double Platinum in November 1979.
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The album went on to be certified Double Platinum in November 1979.
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April 1, 2025 at 5:35 PM
On this day in 1976, Hagood Hardy received a Platinum Album certification for The Homecoming, as well as a Gold Single certification for the title track.
The album went on to be certified Double Platinum in November 1979.
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The album went on to be certified Double Platinum in November 1979.
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On this day in 1991, The Tragically Hip's Road Apples was certified a Platinum Album, selling more than 100,000 units. The album went on to be certified Diamond in April 2017.
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March 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
On this day in 1991, The Tragically Hip's Road Apples was certified a Platinum Album, selling more than 100,000 units. The album went on to be certified Diamond in April 2017.
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On this day in 1996, @alanismorissette.bsky.social's Jagged Little Pill was certified a Diamond Album, selling more than 1 million units in Canada. It went on to be certified Double Diamond later that year, on November 12, 1996. #GoldPlat50
March 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
On this day in 1996, @alanismorissette.bsky.social's Jagged Little Pill was certified a Diamond Album, selling more than 1 million units in Canada. It went on to be certified Double Diamond later that year, on November 12, 1996. #GoldPlat50
On this day in 2011, Adele's "Rolling In The Deep" was certified a Gold Digital Download. It went on to be certified a Diamond Single in April 2017.
March 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
On this day in 2011, Adele's "Rolling In The Deep" was certified a Gold Digital Download. It went on to be certified a Diamond Single in April 2017.
Music Canada's Gold & Platinum program has evolved alongside all of the technological changes in our innovative industry.
On this day in 2006, we announced the first Digital Download certifications, including hits by Nickelback, Kelly Clarkson, Beyonce, Coldplay, & more.
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On this day in 2006, we announced the first Digital Download certifications, including hits by Nickelback, Kelly Clarkson, Beyonce, Coldplay, & more.
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March 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Music Canada's Gold & Platinum program has evolved alongside all of the technological changes in our innovative industry.
On this day in 2006, we announced the first Digital Download certifications, including hits by Nickelback, Kelly Clarkson, Beyonce, Coldplay, & more.
#GoldPlat50
On this day in 2006, we announced the first Digital Download certifications, including hits by Nickelback, Kelly Clarkson, Beyonce, Coldplay, & more.
#GoldPlat50
On this day in 1990, Maestro Fresh Wes became the first Canadian rap artist to achieve a Gold certification with his album Symphony in Effect. #GoldPlat50
February 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
On this day in 1990, Maestro Fresh Wes became the first Canadian rap artist to achieve a Gold certification with his album Symphony in Effect. #GoldPlat50