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Feb 20, 1959
Tennessee Ernie Ford becomes the first country artist to receive a gold album from the Recording Industry Association of America, for his "Hymns" release
Feb 17, 1960
The RCA compilation "60 Years Of Music America Loves Best" snags a gold album from the RIAA. Among its 30 tracks, primarily culled from pop and classical music, is Eddy Arnold's "Bouquet Of Roses"
Apr 18, 1960
The album "The Kingston Trio" is certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, nearly one year after its best-known song, "Tom Dooley," earned a Grammy for Best Country & Western Performance
Oct 10, 1961
Tennessee Ernie Ford picks up his second gold album from the RIAA, for "Spirituals." It includes a version of "(There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me)"
Oct 17, 1961
"Elvis' Golden Records" earns an RIAA-certified gold album for Elvis Presley
Dec 21, 1961
Elvis Presley nets a gold album from the RIAA for the soundtrack to "Blue Hawaii"
Mar 12, 1962
Tennessee Ernie Ford earns a gold album from the RIAA for the Christmas release "The Star Carol"
Mar 22, 1962
Tennessee Ernie Ford earns a gold album from the RIAA for the gospel project "Nearer The Cross"
Jul 19, 1962
Ray Charles receives gold records from the RIAA for the single "I Can't Stop Loving You" and the album "Modern Sounds In Country And Western Music"
Mar 12, 1963
"G.I. Blues" becomes the second Elvis Presley soundtrack album certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America
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