Apr 1, 1985

USA For Africa's album "We Are The World" is certified gold by the RIAA, while the single hits gold, platinum and quadruple-platinum. Artists on the project include Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Waylon Jennings, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie and Billy Joel--46 in all

Dec 29, 1992

Whitney Houston's pop single "I Will Always Love You," written by Dolly Parton, is certified gold, platinum and triple-platinum by the RIAA

Jan 12, 1993

Whitney Houston's pop version of the Dolly Parton-penned "I Will Always Love You" is certified quadruple-platinum by the RIAA

Nov 17, 1997

LeAnn Rimes' album "Blue" is certified quintuple-platinum by the RIAA, while her single "How Do I Live" is recognized as double-platinum

Mar 9, 1998

LeAnn Rimes' single "How Do I Live" is certified triple-platinum by the RIAA

Jul 15, 1999

The late Elvis Presley receives 50 gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards from the RIAA, including the quadruple-platinum singles "Hound Dog" and "Don't Be Cruel," triple-platinum "Love Me Tender" and double-platinum singles "Heartbreak Hotel" and "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear"

Jun 27, 2005

Nelly and Tim McGraw earn a double-platinum single from the Recording Industry Association of America for "Over And Over"

Aug 5, 2009

Miley Cyrus' "The Climb," written by Nashville songwriters Jessi Alexander and Jon Mabe, is certified gold, platinum and double-platinum by the RIAA

Oct 12, 2009

Taylor Swift collects 15 digital sales certifications from the RIAA in one day--five for "Love Story," which goes gold, platinum, double-, triple- and quadruple-platinum

Oct 29, 2009

Taylor Swift's single "You Belong With Me" earns gold, platinum and double-platinum certifications from the RIAA