WASHINGTON, July 2 (UPI) -- The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced this week that Rihanna is the first to surpass 100 million gold & platinum song certifications, making her the most successful singles artist in U.S. history.
The popular musician and performer earned 48 million new single certifications this week, elevating her total to the highest ever. The RIAA counts one single certification as either one permanent digital download or 100 on-demand audio and/or video streams.