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Alt-J Presented With Gold Awards For Sophomore Release

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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.

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Everything Is PL4TINUM In Canada For Jason Derulo

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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:

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Wiz Khalifa Receives 3X Platinum Plaque For Blockbuster Hit

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!

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“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.

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Sam Hunt Receives Gold Plaque For Debut Album

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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.

 

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Mumford & Sons Receive Platinum Plaques During Niagara Stopover

Photo Credit: Marcia Leeder Photography

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.

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

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!

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Ed Sheeran Presented With Multi-Platinum Canadian Plaques

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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.

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New Canadian Certifications: Week of March 23, 2015

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.

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Date Certification Artist / Album Label
Gold Digital Download Sheppard
Geronimo
Decca
Platinum Digital Download The Weeknd
Earned It
Canada
Republic Records / Universal Music Canada
Gold Digital Download The Weeknd
Earned It
Canada
Republic Records / Universal Music Canada
Gold Album(s) Yoan
Yoan
Canada
Les Productions J
Gold Album(s) Fall Out Boy
American Beauty / American Psycho
Island Records
Platinum Album(s) The Black Keys
Turn Blue
Nonesuch
Six Times Platinum Digital Download Meghan Trainor
All About That Bass
Epic Records
Double Platinum Digital Download Meghan Trainor
Lips Are Movin
Epic Records
Gold Album(s) J. Cole
2014 Forest Hills Drive
Columbia Records
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New Canadian Certifications: Week of March 9, 2015

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!

Double Platinum Album(s) Ed Sheeran
+
Warner Uk
Double Platinum Digital Download Lilly Wood & Robin Schulz
Prayer In C
Atlantic – Germany
Six Times Platinum Digital Download Mark Ronson
Uptown Funk (Ft. Bruno Mars)
Columbia Records
Quintuple Platinum Digital Download Mark Ronson
Uptown Funk (Ft. Bruno Mars)
Columbia Records
Quadruple Platinum Digital Download Mark Ronson
Uptown Funk (Ft. Bruno Mars)
Columbia Records
Platinum Digital Download Aronchupa
I’m An Albatraoz
Ultra Music Canada
Gold Digital Download Blake Shelton
Lonely Tonight Ft. Ashley Monroe
Warner Bros.
Gold Digital Download Big Data
Dangerous Ft. Joywave
Warner Bros.
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New Canadian Certifications: Week of February 9, 2015

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!

Double Platinum Digital Download Darius Rucker
Wagon Wheel
Capitol Nashville
Triple Platinum Digital Download Darius Rucker
Wagon Wheel
Capitol Nashville
Double Platinum Digital Download Charli XCX
Boom Clap
Atlantic Records Uk
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