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Chris Buck Band presented with first Canadian Gold plaque

Posted September 8, 2021 by Bram Gonshor

Canadian country rockers Chris Buck Band were presented with their first Canadian Gold Single Award plaque by Royalty Records in Lake Country, BC for hit “That’s When You Know,” which also features Canadian country artist Kira Isabella. The 2017 track was included on the band’s debut self-titled album, and was nominated for Video of the Year at the 2017 CCMA Awards.

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In a video posted to their social media, Chris shared his reaction to receiving the band’s first Gold plaque.

Sooo excited to be able to finally announce ‘That’s When You Know’ has officially gone GOLD!!! I am so beyond grateful. To all the fans, your support & sharing your stories of how this song has touched your lives truly means the world to me. 🎵 https://t.co/grZkHV2ZyJ pic.twitter.com/DhRF9b1uyW

— Chris Buck (@ChrisBuckBand) September 7, 2021

Chris Buck Band will play the upcoming Celebrate Culture concert this weekend in Fort Saskatchewan, AB along with Reuben and the Dark and Chubby Cree. Watch the music video for “That’s When You Know” below.

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Chris Buck Band, Gold, Gold/Platinum, Kira Isabella, Single Award

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Eric Ethridge surprised with first Canadian Gold plaque

Posted January 14, 2021 by Bram Gonshor

Over the 2020 holidays, Sarnia, ON born country singer Eric Ethridge received his first Canadian Gold award plaque commemorating his singles “California” and “If You Met Me First.” In a video posted on his Instagram, the Nashville-based Anthem Entertainment artist and wife, artist Kalsey Kulyk, unbox the custom award plaque, and thank their label teams, family, and fans for the support of these singles since their release back in 2018.

With their 2020 tour schedules cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple sold all their possessions, built a state-of-the-art camper van, and began their socially-distanced Love On The Road tour across Canada performing to audiences from the rooftop.

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🏆2 x GOLD 🏆 Congratulations to @EricEthridge whose singles #California + #IfYouMetMeFirst were both certified Gold 👏🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/QIOkz6ajMQ

— theCMAOntario (@theCMAOntario) January 3, 2021

Watch the music video for “If You Met Me First” below.

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Anthem, Country Music, Eric Ethrdige, Gold, Gold/Platinum, Single Award

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Brett Kissel reveals first Platinum certification at Edmonton drive-in concert

Posted June 18, 2020 by Bram Gonshor

Brett Kissel announcing the Platinum certification of “Airwaves” at Edmonton drive-in concert (Photo Credit: Warner Music Canada)

Over the weekend, Canadian country star Brett Kissel performed 8 sold-out drive-in concerts in the parking lot of Enoch, Alberta’s River Cree Resort and Casino, with all proceeds benefiting Food Bands Alberta via the Safeway Community Action Fund. With strict social distancing measures in place, Kissel made good on his commitment to “having one hell of a good time together, while apart!”

During one of his shows on Saturday, June 13, Kissel announced to his fans that “Airwaves” had now been officially certified Platinum in Canada. Fans celebrated with a chorus of car honks before launching into the hit single. Video of the announcement was captured by fans below.

During his incredible run of 8 drive-in concerts in Edmonton over the weekend, @BrettKissel’s hit “Airwaves” was officially announced Platinum in Canada! #BKDriveIn

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🎥: @KisselKrew pic.twitter.com/n8hhNhwVgE

— Gold/Platinum Canada (@GoldPlatCA) June 15, 2020

“Airwaves,” from 2015 album Pick Me Up, is Brett Kissel’s first Platinum certification in Canada. In 2016, it became the first song to be officially certified under the Single Award guidelines, which allowed for on-demand audio streams to be included in the certification criteria.

Kissel will continue his run of drive-in concerts in Regina, SK this Saturday, and in Saskatoon on Saturday, June 27.

Watch the video for “Airwaves” below.

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Tags: Brett Kissel, COVID-19, Drive-In, Edmonton, Gold/Platinum, Platinum, Single Award

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Aaron Goodvin surprised with virtual Gold record

Posted April 23, 2020 by Bram Gonshor

Canadian country star Aaron Goodvin thought he was joining a standard Zoom meeting with his team at Warner Music Canada last week. With the help of his wife Victoria, the 2020 JUNO nominee and 2018 CCMA Songwriter of the Year Award winner was surprised with a virtual Gold award presentation for his single “You Are,” and it was all captured for his fans in a recording posted on the artist’s Twitter and Facebook accounts.

“You Are” is Goodvin’s second Gold Single in Canada, joining hit “Lonely Drum” which was certified Platinum one year ago to the date.

Warner promises they will present Goodvin with a physical plaque when they are able to. Speaking with CTV News, the Alberta-born singer-songwriter doesn’t mind a bit, noting a Gold record is still a dream come true and “it’s all bonus.”

Watch the music video for “You Are” below.

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Aaron Goodvin, COVID-19, Gold, Gold/Platinum, Single Award, Warner Music Canada, Zoom

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JP Saxe receives first Canadian Platinum plaque in hometown

Posted February 3, 2020 by Bram Gonshor

Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter JP Saxe returned to his hometown of Toronto last week for a sold out show at The Drake Underground. Prior to the show, JP was surprised with a Canadian Platinum plaque by Sony Music Canada for his breakthrough hit “If The World Was Ending,” his collaboration with multi-Platinum artist Julia Michaels.

JP shared the news with his fans on his social media channels with a photo of the couple, who initially met while writing the hit track, posing with the plaque.

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the song baby went platinum in canada ❄️🇨🇦 @juliamichaels

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Watch the music video for the FINNEAS-produced track below.

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Gold/Platinum, JP Saxe, Julia Michaels, Platinum, Single Award, Sony Music Canada

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Jason Mraz presented with Gold Single plaque in Toronto

Posted November 20, 2019 by Bram Gonshor

Photo Credit: Warner Music Canada

Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter Jason Mraz returned to Toronto Tuesday night for the first of two intimate shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre alongside indie-folk quintet Raining Jane. Ahead of the performance, Warner Music Canada surprised Mraz with a Gold plaque for single “Have It All” from his 2018 album Know., which is his first Canadian certification since 2014’s Gold album YES!.

During this Fall 2019 run of “Evening with” shows, Mraz also visited Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver.

Watch the music video for “Have It All” below.

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Tags: Gold, Gold/Platinum, Jason Mraz, Single Award, Warner Music Canada

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The Dead South receive first Gold plaque in Toronto

Posted November 6, 2019 by Bram Gonshor

The Dead South (L-R: Danny Kenyon, Scott Pringle, Nate Hilts, Colton Crawford ) with Six Shooter Records staff (L-R: Morgan Coates, Helen Britton, Chris Wynters, Shauna de Cartier, Matthew Maw, Emily Smart)

Amidst a North American tour in support of their latest album Sugar & Joy, Saskatchewan’s The Dead South stopped in Toronto a few days before their highly anticipated Halloween show at The Phoenix Concert Theatre. During a private event last Wednesday, Six Shooter Records presented the Regina-based band with their first Canadian Gold Single Award plaques for 2014 hit “In Hell I’ll Be In Good Company” which was officially certified earlier this year.

“In Hell I’ll Be In Good Company,” the breakthrough single from Regina, Saskatchewan’s @TheDeadSouth4, is officially their first #GoldinCanada certification! The song can be found on their 2014 debut studio album Good Company.

📀🍁@umusic pic.twitter.com/PpRvyIyAQz

— Gold/Platinum Canada (@GoldPlatCA) July 17, 2019

Watch the music video for “In Hell I’ll Be In Good Company” below.

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Gold, Gold/Platinum, Saskatchewan, Single Award, Six Shooter Records, The Dead South

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SHAED receive first Canadian Gold plaque in Toronto

Posted October 11, 2019 by Bram Gonshor

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Prior to their highly anticipated show at Toronto’s Velvet Underground, American electro-pop trio SHAED were presented with a Canadian Gold Single Award plaque by Universal Music Canada for their breakthrough hit “Trampoline.” Initially released in 2018, the song has since been re-released in 2019 with vocals from Multi-Platinum artist ZAYN.

Watch the music video for “Trampoline” below.

Categories: Gold/Platinum, Industry News
Tags: Gold, Gold/Platinum, SHAED, Single Award, Universal Music Canada

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Mabel receives first Canadian plaque ahead of Toronto show

Posted August 22, 2019 by Bram Gonshor

Prior to her sold out show at Toronto’s Velvet Underground last Saturday, UK pop sensation Mabel was surprised with a Double Platinum plaque for the summer hit “Don’t Call Me Up” by Universal Music Canada. Mabel shared the exciting new with her fans in through her Twitter account, and promised “more to come” following the track’s North American success.

Toronto that was lit and I just found out that “Don’t Call Me Up” is double platinum!!! Thank you to everyone who bought / streamed / listened to this song! More to come I promise ❤️😘❤️ pic.twitter.com/Puqpv71ig8

— Mabel (@Mabel) August 18, 2019

Watch the music video for “Don’t Call Me Up” from Mabel’s debut album High Expectations below.

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Double Platinum, Gold/Platinum, Mabel, Single Award, Universal Music Canada

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Felix Cartal surprised with first Platinum plaque

Posted July 25, 2019 by Bram Gonshor

Canadian electronic artist was surprised last week by Cadence Music Group with his first ever Platinum plaque for the hit single “Get What You Give.” It is his second award plaque presentation of 2019, following a Gold award surprise at Bud Light Dreams Festival for his Lights collaboration “Love Me.”

i arrived in toronto and found out Get What You Give went platinum! holy shit… my first platinum record!! never really thought something like this would happen… life is crazy rn. thank you everyone who shared this one with their friends ❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/laxfFgCnC7

— felix cartal (@felixcartal) July 13, 2019

“Get What You Give” was nominated for the 2018 JUNO Dance Recording of the Year, and samples the 1998 New Radicals hit “You Get What You Give.” Watch the music video below.

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Felix Cartal, Gold/Platinum, Platinum, Single Award

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