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Alt-J Presented With Gold Awards For Sophomore Release

Posted July 27, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

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Over 35,000 music fans gathered together in Oro-Medonte, ON over the weekend for the inaugural WayHome Music & Arts Festival featuring Neil Young, Kendrick Lamar, Sam Smith, Hozier and many other Canadian Gold/Platinum certified artists. Prior to their 8:15 PM performance on the WayBright stage Friday night, English indie rock outfit alt-J were presented with Canadian Gold award plaques by Warner Music Canada staff representing the sales of over 40,000 units for their latest album This Is All Yours. It is the second Canadian certification for the group, with their first album An Awesome Wave earning Gold status in 2013.

The album features the hit single “Left Hand Free”, which can be heard below.

Categories: Gold/Platinum, Music Tourism
Tags: alt-j, Gold, Gold/Platinum, This Is All Yours, Warner Music Canada, WayHome

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Everything Is PL4TINUM In Canada For Jason Derulo

Posted July 3, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

Since 2010, American R&B vocalist Jason Derulo has been a staple on the Canadian charts earning Platinum certifications for his early hits like “In My Head”, “Whatcha Say” and “Ridin’ Solo”. During a visit to Toronto for the MMVA‘s, Derulo was reminded of his devoted Canadian following when presented with a custom multi-‘PL4TINUM’ plaque by Warner Music Canada for his latest tracks “Want To Want Me”, “Wiggle”, “Trumpets” & “The Other Side”. “Talk Dirty” featuring 2 Chainz is the highest certification on the plaque at 4X Platinum. Derulo was also presented with a plaque commemorating “Want To Want Me”‘s #1 position on Canadian CHR/Top 40 radio.

The video for “Want To Want Me” from his 2015 album Everything Is 4 can be viewed below:

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Gold/Platinum, Jason Derulo, Pl4tinum, Platinum, Warner Music Canada

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Wiz Khalifa Receives 3X Platinum Plaque For Blockbuster Hit

Posted June 29, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa was in Toronto last week with Fall Out Boy for a performance at Toronto’s Molson Canadian Amphitheater on the Boys Of Zummer tour. Prior to taking the stage, Khalifa was presented with a custom plaque by Warner Music Canada commemorating the Triple Platinum certification of his latest single “See You Again” (ft. Charlie Puth) from the Furious 7 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.

We presented Wiz Khalifa with a 3x Platinum award for #SeeYouAgain!

A photo posted by Warner Music Canada (@warnermusiccanada) on Jun 18, 2015 at 1:50pm PDT

“See You Again” is the seventh Canadian certification for Wiz Khalifa and joins his tracks “Black And Yellow” and “Young Wild And Free” as his highest to date. Fans of the the Fast And Furious franchise have welcomed the song as a touching tribute to actor Paul Walker, who passed away during the filming of the 7th installment of the film franchise in 2013.

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Digital Download, Furious 7, Gold, Gold/Platinum, See You Again, Warner Music Canada, Wiz Khalifa

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Sam Hunt Receives Gold Plaque For Debut Album

Posted June 23, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

Country newcomer Sam Hunt was in Toronto last week for an opening slot on multi-Platinum superstars Lady Antebellum’s summer tour with Hunter Hayes at the Molson Canadian Ampitheatre. During his visit, Universal Music Canada presented Hunt with a custom Gold plaque commemorating the sales achievements of his debut album Montevallo and single “Leave The Night On”. His latest single “Take Your Time” was also included on the plaque for it’s recent Platinum certification.

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Gold, Gold/Platinum, Montevallo, Platinum, Sam Hunt, Universal Music Canada

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Mumford & Sons Receive Platinum Plaques During Niagara Stopover

Posted June 17, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

Photo Credit: Marcia Leeder Photography

Canadian fans of UK folk-rock outfit Mumford & Sons have welcomed the band’s new electric sound with open arms, as their latest album Wilder Mind has officially been certified Platinum in Canada. After a brief hiatus since their 5X Platinum selling album Babel, Mumford & Sons returned to Canada on June 15 for a stopover on their Gentlemen Of The Road tour at The Commons in Niagara-On-The-Lake. During their visit, the band was presented with custom Platinum award plaques for Wilder Mind by Universal Music Canada and Glassnote label manager Ryan Shepard (pictured centre).

Wilder Mind’s lead single “Believe” can be listened to below, which was also certified Gold in Canada.

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Gentlemen Of The Road, Glassnote Records, Gold/Platinum, Mumford & Sons, Platinum, Universal Music Canada, Wilder Mind

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Josh Groban Presented With Gold Plaque For 2015 Album ‘Stages’

Posted June 12, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

Multi-Platinum American vocalist Josh Groban was in Toronto this week to promote his latest album Stages, which was certified Gold in Canada earlier in May. This is the second certification for Groban in 2015, as his Christmas album Noel earned 6X Platinum status in January.

On Wednesday night, Groban was presented with a custom Gold plaque for the collection of Broadway hits. The singer took to Instagram and Twitter to thank Warner Music Canada for the surprise gift and share the news with his fans.

Groban will return to Toronto in September for two performances at the Sony Centre September 21 & 22. Tickets are on sale now!

Fantastic dinner with my wonderful Warner Music Canada team. They surprised me with a gold record already!! Thanks to them and all the fans here for making this record such a success. #warnerbrosrecords #canada #gold #theater #geek #whosvinylisthatreally #steak #eh

A photo posted by Josh Groban (@joshgroban) on Jun 10, 2015 at 7:16pm PDT

Categories: Gold/Platinum, Uncategorized
Tags: Gold/Platinum, Josh Groban, Stages, Warner Music Canada

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Ed Sheeran Presented With Multi-Platinum Canadian Plaques

Posted June 8, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

English singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran, who’s currently touring through the country on the Canadian leg of his 2015/16 world tour, was presented with several plaques in Toronto this weekend by Warner Music Canada prior to his June 6th sold-out show at the Air Canada Centre. Sheeran received a Double Platinum plaque for his 2011 album + and a 5X Platinum digital download plaque for his track “Thinking Out Loud” from the Triple Platinum 2014 album X, which Sheeran was also presented a custom plaque for. The fourth plaque (pictured far right) commemorates his #1 singles at Canadian radio for “Sing” & “Thinking Out Loud”.

Ed Sheeran will co-host the 2015 Much Music Video Awards on June 21, 2015 at 9E/6P. It will be his 4th appearance on the annual award show.

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Ed Sheeran, MMVA, Warner Music Canada

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New Canadian Certifications: Week of March 23, 2015

Posted March 27, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

Below you will find Music Canada’s Gold/Platinum certifications for the week of March 23, 2015.

This week, hip hop MC and producer J.Cole earned his first Gold album certification in Canada for his album 2014 Forest Hills Drive. American rock outfit Fall Out Boy also earned a Gold album certification for their latest American Beauty/American Psycho. Meghan Trainor‘s 2014 breakout hit “All About That Bass” earned a 6X Platinum certification, while her second single “Lips Are Movin” went Double Platinum.

For the latest certification news, make sure to follow us on Twitter and like our Facebook page!

Date	Certification	Artist / Album	Label
March 25, 2015	Gold Digital Download	Sheppard Geronimo	Decca
March 25, 2015	Platinum Digital Download	The Weeknd Earned It	Republic Records / Universal Music Canada
March 25, 2015	Gold Digital Download	The Weeknd Earned It	Republic Records / Universal Music Canada
March 25, 2015	Gold Album(s)	Yoan Yoan	Les Productions J
March 24, 2015	Gold Album(s)	Fall Out Boy American Beauty / American Psycho	Island Records
March 23, 2015	Platinum Album(s)	The Black Keys Turn Blue	Nonesuch
March 23, 2015	Six Times Platinum Digital Download	Meghan Trainor All About That Bass	Epic Records
March 23, 2015	Double Platinum Digital Download	Meghan Trainor Lips Are Movin	Epic Records
March 23, 2015	Gold Album(s)	J. Cole 2014 Forest Hills Drive	Columbia Records

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Fall Out Boy, Gold/Platinum, J. Cole, Meghan Trainor, Sheppard, The Black Keys, The Weeknd, Weekly Roundup, Yoan

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New Canadian Certifications: Week of March 9, 2015

Posted March 13, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

Below you will find Music Canada’s Gold/Platinum certifications for the week of March 9, 2015. For the latest certification news, make sure to follow us on Twitter and like our Facebook page!

March 11, 2015	Double Platinum Album(s)	Ed Sheeran +	Warner Uk
March 11, 2015	Double Platinum Digital Download	Lilly Wood & Robin Schulz Prayer In C	Atlantic – Germany
March 11, 2015	Six Times Platinum Digital Download	Mark Ronson Uptown Funk (Ft. Bruno Mars)	Columbia Records
March 11, 2015	Quintuple Platinum Digital Download	Mark Ronson Uptown Funk (Ft. Bruno Mars)	Columbia Records
March 11, 2015	Quadruple Platinum Digital Download	Mark Ronson Uptown Funk (Ft. Bruno Mars)	Columbia Records
March 11, 2015	Platinum Digital Download	Aronchupa I’m An Albatraoz	Ultra Music Canada
March 11, 2015	Gold Digital Download	Blake Shelton Lonely Tonight Ft. Ashley Monroe	Warner Bros.
March 11, 2015	Gold Digital Download	Big Data Dangerous Ft. Joywave	Warner Bros.

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Aronchupa, Big Data, Blake Shelton, Ed Sheeran, Mark Ronson, Robin Schulz

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New Canadian Certifications: Week of February 9, 2015

Posted February 13, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

Below you will find Music Canada’s Gold/Platinum certifications for the week of February 9, 2015. For the latest certification news, make sure to follow us on Twitter and like our Facebook page!

February 13, 2015	Double Platinum Digital Download	Darius Rucker Wagon Wheel	Capitol Nashville
February 13, 2015	Triple Platinum Digital Download	Darius Rucker Wagon Wheel	Capitol Nashville
February 9, 2015	Double Platinum Digital Download	Charli XCX Boom Clap	Atlantic Records Uk

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Charli XCX, Darius Rucker, Gold/Platinum

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