Carrie Underwood Becomes Highest RIAA Certified Female Country Artist Of All Time

“Accomplishments like this are more than I would have ever dared to dream of when I was starting out,” says Underwood. “I owe everything to the fans, who have literally voted for me from the beginning of my career and have showed up and given me so much love for over 20 years. I feel truly blessed.”

“This monumental achievement solidifies Carrie Underwood’s legacy as a generational talent and a true titan of the music industry. Becoming the highest RIAA certified female country artist of all time is a testament to the unparalleled connection Carrie shares with fans and the enduring power of her artistry,” says Mike Harris (President & CEO, MCA).

To celebrate this phenomenal achievement, Underwood was presented with a plaque following her performance at the Grand Ole Opry last week.

Underwood’s highest RIAA certifications include her 9x Platinum debut album Some Hearts, smash singles “Before He Cheats” (11x Platinum), “Blown Away” (5x Platinum), “Cowboy Casanova” (4x Platinum), “All-American Girl” (3x Platinum), “Church Bells” (3x Platinum) and iconic platinum and multi-platinum collaborations, including her most recent, “I’m Gonna Love You” with Cody Johnson (Platinum).

Additionally, Underwood’s original holiday song, “Favorite Time Of Year,” has been certified Gold, which was featured on her 2021 holiday album, My Gift (Special Edition).

Underwood has won over 100 major awards including 8 GRAMMY® Awards, 16 ACM Awards including three for Entertainer of the Year, 25 CMT Music Awards, 17 American Music Awards, and 10 People’s Choice Awards. She has recorded 29 #1 singles (14 of which she co-wrote), and has eight albums that are certified Multi-Platinum or Platinum by the RIAA.

Credit: Chris Hollo

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