At Spirit Music Group, we are proud to champion a diverse community of songwriters and producers whose work resonates across genres and generations. Today, we celebrate a new round of milestones recognized by the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA)—honoring Spirit songs that have achieved Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum certification by the RIAA.
These certifications not only mark commercial success, but also highlight the timeless emotional impact of songwriting at its finest. From country chart-toppers to pop anthems and hip-hop mainstays, Spirit’s catalog continues to shape the global music landscape.
Going Gold
The RIAA Gold certification (500,000+ units sold) highlights standout tracks like:
“Like A Cowboy” – Parker McCollum (written by Chris Stapleton)
“Be OK” – Ingrid Michaelson
“Light Up the Sky” – The Afters (written by Jason Ingram)
“Get That Man A Beer” – Riley Green (written by Jonathan Singleton)
Platinum Hits
Platinum certification (1 million+ units sold) showcases a powerful range of talent including:
Ingrid Michaelson’s “You and I”
Chris Stapleton’s “Scarecrow in the Garden”
Mac Miller’s “Cinderella” (produced by Jeff Gitelman)
Joe Nichols’ “Yeah” (written by Bryan Simpson)
Beyoncé’s “Alien Superstar” (featuring Right Said Fred & Rob Manzoli)
A$AP Rocky’s “I Smoked Away My Braid”
Myles Smith’s “Stargazing” and Artemas’ viral hit “I Like the Way You Kiss Me” (both involving Jesse Fink)
And the EDM anthem “Numb” by Marshmello & Khalid (written by Nick Gale)
3X & 2X Platinum Achievements
We are thrilled to recognize multi-Platinum tracks such as:
“Apparently” – J. Cole (3X Platinum, produced by Jeff Gitelman)
“Water” – Tyla (3X Platinum, produced by Tricky Stewart)
“Break My Soul” – Beyoncé (2X Platinum)
“Come Back to Earth” – Mac Miller (2X Platinum)
“Miles On It” – Marshmello x Kane Brown (2X Platinum)
“John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16” – Keith Urban (2X Platinum)
5X Platinum Milestones
Two Spirit-associated tracks have now crossed the five million mark:
“In Color” – Jamey Johnson (co-written by Lee Thomas Miller)
“Buy Me A Boat” – Chris Janson (co-written by Chris DuBois)
These achievements reflect the enduring power of the Spirit Music Group catalog and the relentless creativity of our roster. We are honored to support our songwriters and producers as they continue to break records, inspire audiences, and shape the future of music.
Congratulations to all our creators!
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