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Post by deke on Nov 26, 2009 17:17:35 GMT 1
BBC Radio 2 marks what would have been Elvis Presley's 75th birthday with a season of revelatory documentaries, from 26 December 2009-8 January 2010. Including programmes presented by Suzi Quatro, Jerry Hall and Rob Brydon, the season encompasses everything about "the King of Rock 'n' Roll", the music, the films, the brand and his personal life.
Lewis Carnie, Head of Programmes, Radio 2, says: "From expert opinion, to Elvis through the eyes of his fans, Radio 2's season of documentaries provides a fascinating insight into Elvis the man, his music, his influence and his enduring legacy as the undisputed King of Rock 'n' Roll."
Jerry Hall kicks off the season on 26 December with Elvis – Gospel According To The King (at 10pm), as she explores the importance of gospel music in Elvis Presley's life. Travelling back to his early influences, and featuring contributions from The Jordanaires, DJ Fontana, James Burton and Jerry Scheff, the programme also explains how Elvis incorporated gospel songs into his on-stage repertoire and his movie soundtracks.
Jerry comments: "Although Elvis was The King of Rock 'n' Roll, his roots were the gospel music that he had grown up listening to while still a small boy when his momma took him to the Baptist churches in rural Tennessee."
Between 1956 and 1969, despite having no training as an actor, Elvis made 31 films. Elvis – Movie King Or Celluloid Sellout (Part 1 can be heard on 28 December at 11.30pm and Part 2 on 29 December at 11.30pm), presented by Paul Morley, investigates the movie career of the singer, revisiting the songs and exploring the stories from GI Blues, Blue Hawaii and King Creole, to Girls Girls Girls, Flaming Star and Kissin' Cousins.
Also on 29 December, Paul Gambaccini presents Elvis – Elvis & Dewey, at 10.30pm, the fascinating story of a pioneering DJ who played a part in the birth of rock 'n' roll in Memphis and the start of Elvis's career.
Dewey was the first DJ to introduce an Elvis record on the radio in July 1954. The programme includes extracts from Dewey's radio and TV programmes and interviews from Louis Cantor, classmates of the entertainer and the late Memphis musician and producer, Jim Dickinson.
Don't Start Me Taking About... Elvis (on 1 January at 7pm) tells the story of Elvis in the words of his fans. Offering a unique insight, the programme investigates the way The King impacted on everyday life and the commonplace.
Rob Brydon's World Of Elvis – The Las Vegas Years (2 January at 10pm) explores the relationship that the singer forged with the fascinating city. Focusing on his seven-year run between 1969 and 1976, Brydon explores his Las Vegas legacy in a programme that revisits a golden period in his remarkable career.
On 4 and 5 January, Paul Gambaccini tells the story of brilliant reinvention and cultural obsession of what is arguably the most influential celebrity brand in history. Elvis – The Brand (Part 1/Part 2 at 11.30pm), sidelines the singer's musical fame and highlights his power and influence as an American icon.
Paul comments: "I am delighted to be involved in Radio 2's Elvis season. Elvis & Dewey spotlights the very first DJ to play a Presley record. At the other end of the time span, The Brand is right up to date in its analysis of Elvis as both cultural icon and commercial goldmine."
Elvis – When The King Met The President (on 5 January at 10.30pm) is the story of when The King of Rock 'n' Roll met the President of the United States to offer his services and help in the fight against drug abuse and Communist brainwashing.
Exploring the meeting between the two individuals, the programme includes accounts from President Nixon's aides, who were present on the day, and Jerry Schilling, who reveals how the relationship continued after their meeting.
In a Memphis hotel room back in 1974, American singer-songwriter Suzi Quatro declined an invitation by The King himself to visit him in Graceland. Thirty-five years later, Radio 2 sends her there to explore her life-long obsession with Elvis, the connection she feels with him and his influence on her career.
Graceland (on 7 January at 10pm) follows Suzi on this amazing journey as she visits Elvis's birthplace, meets his childhood friends and heads to Memphis to his first recording haven - Sun Studios.
Life-long friend George Klein offers a personal insight, before Suzi makes the long-awaited and highly emotional visit to Graceland itself.
Suzi comments: "To finally be going to Graceland after all these years ... wow – what a journey. It was ... very, very emotional. I was in tears many times as I traced the footsteps of Elvis Presley who was, and is, the reason I do what I do."
Following his previous series profiling Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Judy Garland, Michael Freedland marks The King's life with a six-part series on what would have been Elvis's actual 75th birthday. Part one of The Elvis Trail (on 8 January at 7pm) begins in Tupelo, Mississippi, on 8 January 1935. Shortly before dawn, Gladys Presley gives birth to twins – Jessie Garon is born dead, but Elvis Aaron is alive and healthy.
This series looks at the incredible journey of Elvis's life, ending with his untimely death on 16 August 1977.
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Post by deke on Apr 15, 2009 18:38:43 GMT 1
“Elvis Presley in Concert,” the production that reunites Elvis’ former bandmates live on stage with a video-projected Elvis, will tour Europe in February and March of 2010, it was announced today. After multiple, sold-out concert tours and a hiatus of nearly two years, worldwide public demand is at an all-time high for this Elvis concert experience. This latest tour will include engagements in England, Ireland, Scotland, Holland and other European countries to be announced soon. Ticket sales for the engagements in England will begin April 21 at 3 p.m. GMT for Elvis Insiders, members of the official online fan community at Elvis.com/Insiders, and on April 24 at 3 p.m. GMT for the general public. “Elvis Presley in Concert” is a production of SEG Events, in association with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE). It is produced by Stig Edgren of SEG Events. Performers currently scheduled to participate include: Joe Guercio, Elvis’ orchestra conductor for many of his Vegas performances; members of the original TCB Band; Elvis’ backup singers The Imperials and The Sweet Inspirations. The show's concept is to present an authentic Elvis Presley concert. The producers have edited together a collection of Elvis' finest concert performances that exist on film and video and removed all sound from the footage except for Elvis' vocal track. The Elvis footage is projected on state-of-the-art video screens. On stage, singers and a 16-piece orchestra perform live in sync with Elvis on video. All music heard in the concert production is performed live. Elvis concert footage for the show comes primarily from the MGM concert films Elvis, That's The Way It Is (1970) and Elvis on Tour (1972); outtakes from these two films as seen in the video package entitled Elvis, The Lost Performances; and the historic 1973 global television special Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii, via Satellite. This footage contains some of Elvis' finest performances from the concert era of his career. Current Tour Schedule: February 19, 2010 Sheffield, England SHEFFIELD ARENA Presale 4/21/09 3 p.m. GMT February 20, 2010 Birmingham, England LG ARENA Presale 4/21/09 3 p.m. GMT February 24, 2010 Rotterdam, Holland AHOY On Sale Date TBA February 26, 2010 Manchester, England MANCHESTER M.E.N. ARENA Presale 4/21/09 3 p.m. GMT February 27, 2010 London, England WEMBLEY ARENA Presale 4/21/09 3 p.m. GMT February 28, 2010 London, England O2 ARENA Presale 4/21/09 3 p.m. GMT March 2, 2010 Belfast, Ireland ODYSSEY ARENA On Sale Date TBA March 3, 2010 Dublin, Ireland THE POINT On Sale Date TBA March 5, 2010 Newcastle, England NEWCASTLE ARENA Presale 4/21/09 3 p.m. GMT March 6, 2010 Glasgow, Scotland SECC On Sale Date TBA March 7, 2010 Liverpool, England LIVERPOOL ECHO ARENA Presale 4/21/09 3 p.m. GMT Tour and ticket sale dates for other cities in Europe will be announced soon, via the Elvis.com weekly e-mail update. For more information on becoming a member of Elvis Insiders to take advantage of the pre-sale, visit Elvis.com/Insiders. For more information on the concert, visit Elvis.com/concert On Tuesday, April 21 at 3:00 GMT, we'll post the necessary links and codes on the Elvis Insiders message board so, if you are an Elvis Insider, you'll want to make certain you can log in so you'll be ready! You may need your Elvis Insiders member number to purchase tickets so please be sure to have it ready when purchasing tickets. Deke
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Post by deke on Jan 9, 2009 0:13:08 GMT 1
Top acts 2005:
1. Queen 254,170 2. Elvis Presley 246,910 3. Daniel O’Donnell 159,760 4. U2 159,760 5. Westlife 130,720 6. AC/DC 108,930 7. Metallica 101,670 8. Bob Dylan 87,140 9. Il Divo 79,880 10. Robbie Williams 79,880
Top acts 2006:
1. Pink Floyd 259,060 2. Take That 258,060 3. Elvis Presley 195,500 4. Robbie Williams 187,680 5. Westlife 148,580 6. James Blunt 140,760 7. Michael Flatley 140,760 8. Cliff Richard 132,940 9. Il Divo 117,300 10. Daniel O’Donnell 109,480
Top acts 2007
1. Elvis Presley 176,847 2. Queen 107,180 3. Westlife 91,103 4. Oasis 91,103 5. Pink Floyd 85,744 6. David Gilmour 75,026 7. Led Zeppelin 69,667 8. Daniel O’Donnell 69,667 9. The Who 69,667 10. AC-DC 64,308
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Post by deke on Aug 14, 2008 13:29:36 GMT 1
August 11, 2008
RIAA Celebrates 50 Years Of Gold Records
Day marks Elvis' first certified Gold Record
WASHINGTON – The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) today celebrates the 50th anniversary of its historic Gold Record as part of its Gold & Platinum certification program. Fifty years ago today, Elvis was awarded his first ever RIAA Gold certification for his hit single “Hard Headed Woman.”
In 1958, the RIAA developed an industry-wide program for recognition of sales, trademarked the Gold Record and formalized the record label practice of presenting awards to their artists for hit songs. Fifty years later, the program’s brand and reflection of success has achieved unparalleled stature, and the bestowment of Gold or Platinum status of sales is often a defining moment for artists.
The RIAA awarded the very first Gold plaque in March 1958 to Perry Como for his hit single “Catch a Falling Star” on RCA Records. Four months later, the cast album to Oklahoma! sung by Gordon MacRae (Capitol Records) became the first official Gold album. Elvis followed one month later with his landmark award, one of his 53 Gold single certifications from the RIAA.
First awarded to sound recordings on LP formats but expanded to a variety of formats as technology changed the way fans enjoyed music to include cassette tapes, compact discs (CDs), digital tracks, digital albums, and master ringtones, more than 8,000 titles have been certified Gold by the RIAA during the last fifty years.
The Gold Record has been a signature and frequent reflection of success for a number of notable artists ranging from Elvis, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Celtic Woman, Chicago, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, and Judas Priest to Akon, Garth Brooks, Gwen Stefani, Josh Groban, Kenny Chesney, Madonna, Nelly, Toby Keith, and many many others. The RIAA also has documented the popularity of soundtracks, live albums, multi-disc sets and music videos with its Gold Record award.
“Since 1958, great music has been painted in Gold and Platinum,” said Mitch Bainwol, Chairman & CEO, RIAA. “The 50th anniversary of RIAA’s G&P program is a celebration of the steadfast thrill and pure enjoyment that music has been giving to fans throughout the decades. This tradition honors the symbiotic relationship between artists and their fans and the great music that binds them. And it’s only fitting to celebrate this rich tradition by honoring a pioneer of rock ‘n roll – a King – who blazed an exciting trail for future generations of artists and fans with a sound that continues to inspire. This history encapsulates the true power of music.
“While the music industry continues to transform itself, the power of great music doesn’t change,” continued Bainwol. “We recognize all the artists, fans and music community members involved in the G&P tradition and we look forward to more moments in the decades ahead.”
In addition to the 53 RIAA Gold single certifications (which includes eleven gold records for hits released in 1956 and 1957 that were later certified by the RIAA), Elvis earned 81 RIAA-certified Gold Records for his widely popular albums, starting in 1960 with his hit album Elvis.
“We congratulate the RIAA on the anniversary of the Gold Record in conjunction with its Gold and Platinum program,” said Jack Soden, CEO of Elvis Presley Enterprises. “Although Elvis had several hits (later certified) starting in 1956 with ‘Heartbreak Hotel,’ this anniversary was a historic day for him to be officially recognized by the RIAA. Elvis’ career achievements are marked in Gold and Platinum and we thank the RIAA and congratulate the G&P program on its 50th anniversary. We know that there’s another 50 great years of music in store.”
The RIAA program subsequently established awards for sales of more than one million albums with the introduction of the Platinum award in 1976 and multi-Platinum award in the mid-1980s commemorating more than two million album sales. In March 1999, the RIAA launched the Diamond award, honoring sales of 10 million or more. Currently, the Gold Record is awarded to recording artists for sales of more than 500,000 copies.
Several prominent artists commented on the golden anniversary of Gold & Platinum.
“Judas Priest have been making metal for well over three decades and during this incredible journey we have been proud to receive many gold and platinum RIAA awards. Our first Gold RIAA award was presented to us for British Steel which over time has come to be regarded as one of Priest’s most classic releases. Songs like ‘Breaking the Law’ and ‘Living After Midnight’ are part of American rock culture so all of us in Priest have the best of metal memories when we look back at the making of British Steel.”
“Today when we play, hear or see anything from Steel we think about the amazing studio sessions at John Lennon’s former mansion in England and should you get a look at Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ video -- that’s the room where Glenn was cranking the riff for ‘Living After Midnight’ in the early hours - waking up Rob who was trying to sleep in the room above and who upon coming downstairs made the comment ‘Glenn you are living after midnight!’ The rest is metal history!!!! Thank you RIAA and congratulations for 50 years of recognition for all the music we make!” –Rob, Glenn, K.K., Ian and Scott, Judas Priest
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“I have to admit it took awhile for it to sink in when I was first told. It finally hit home when I saw it in writing, ‘Platinum recording artist Akon.’ It was then when I stopped for a moment and realized how much I have accomplished. I can't stop now. I'm working to go Diamond. Going Platinum makes me feel, certified. I'm a legitimate artist.” –Akon
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"To be awarded a Gold Disc for Celtic Woman—A New Journey was an incredible feeling. We worked so hard on it and were very proud of it, but to find out the CD had gone gold was the icing on the cake. I've always dreamed of owning a Gold disc but now that dream is a reality and it has pride of place in my hallway where everyone can see it! It is a remarkable award and I hope it continues for another 50 years.” –Lisa Kelly, Celtic Woman
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“To say that I felt great would be an understatement. The most incredible feeling is that not 10 or 1000 people like your music, but 1 million. Certified Platinum says 1 million people like you enough to spend $7 to $12 on hearing you do something you love. It's a BIG honor. One million people is a lot - and to think I sold 30 million records. I'm humbled and grateful.” –Nelly
NOTABLE PROGRAM DATES
1942 RCA-Victor executive presents bandleader Glenn Miller a gold record award for more than one million copies sold of the chart-topping “Chattanooga Choo Choo”
1952 The Recording Industry Association of America was created
March 14, 1958 First single audited and pronounced Gold - Perry Como’s “Catch a Falling Star”
July 6, 1958 Cast album to Oklahoma! sung by Gordon Macrae becomes the first official Gold album
August 11, 1958 Elvis Presley earns his first of 53 total Gold single certifications for “Hard Headed Woman”
February 3, 1964 Four days before the Beatles landed in the U.S., “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and Meet the Beatles! were both certified Gold
May 12, 1964 Barbra Streisand earns her first of 50 Gold albums with her sophomore album The Second Barbra Streisand Album
February 22, 1976 The Eagles album, The Eagles: Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 was the first album to qualify for the brand new Platinum Award. It is currently the most popular album ever sold with a total of 29 million units sold
November 28, 1979 Columbia Records releases Pink Floyd’s The Wall which becomes the highest certified (23 million) double album
December 1984 Multi-Platinum category introduced
May 13, 1985 Foreigner’s Agent Provacateur (Atlantic Records) becomes first album released after introduction of MP award to be certified multi-platinum (2x)
November 3, 1993 The Bodyguard soundtrack sells 10 million units in the first year of its release, and goes on to become the highest certified soundtrack album at 17 million units
1999 Premios Oro y Platino introduced
Diamond Award introduced – 62 titles in first class of 10 million+ recipients
January 26, 2000 27 titles earn Oro, Platino and multi-Platino status in the launch of the Latin Awards Program. Jose Luis Rodriguez’s Inolvidables (Sony Latin) earns highest Latin honors at 6x Platino
2004 Digital Single award introduced
November 8, 2004 The best-selling album by a female solo artist, Shania Twain’s Come On Over, reaches 20 million units
October 7, 2005 Gwen Stefani’s “Hollaback Girl” becomes first digital single to sell one million units
2006 Master Ringtone award introduced
May 14, 2007 Chamillionaire’s master ringtone “Ridin’” earns nod as highest certified ringtone to date at 4x Platinum
November 2007 Garth Brooks crowned as most successful solo artist in history with 123 million career albums sold
2008 RIAA celebrates 50th Anniversary of Gold Record
GENERAL PROGRAM STATS
Highest Number of Gold certified albums:
Group: The Beatles – 45
Male solo artist: Elvis Presley – 81
Female solo artist: Barbra Streisand – 50
Highest Number of certifications (all multi-Platinum certifications counted as 1):
Group: The Beatles – 108
Male solo artist: Elvis Presley – 150
Female solo artist: Barbra Streisand – 93
Most albums sold:
Group: The Beatles – 170
Male solo artist: Garth Brooks – 128
Female solo artist: Barbra Streisand – 71
THE FOLLOWING ARE HIGHEST TALLIES OF CERTIFICATIONS RELEASED IN ANY DECADE:
1950s Top Gold Album Recipients
1 – Ernie Ford, Gordon MacRae, Henry Mancini, Johnny Mathis, Mitch Miller & the Gang, Rogers & Hammerstein
1960s Top Gold Album Recipients
15 – The Beatles
14 – Elvis Presley
13 – Andy Williams
12 – Frank Sinatra
11 – Dean Martin, The Rolling Stones, H. Alpert and the Tijuana Brass
10 – Mitch Miller & the Gang
1970s Top Gold Album Recipients
16 – Elvis Presley
15 – Elton John
14 – Barbra Streisand
13 – John Denver, Neil Diamond
12 – Bob Dylan, Chicago, Jethro Tull
11 – Grand Funk Railroad, Paul McCartney, Charley Pride, The Rolling Stones 10 – Santana, Jefferson Airplane/Starship, Kiss, Three Dog Night
* Platinum award introduced in this decade.
1970s Top Platinum Album Recipients
6 – KISS
5 – Wings (Paul McCartney)
4 – Bee Gees, Neil Diamond, Earth Wind & Fire, Heart, Waylon Jennings, Barry Manilow, Ted Nugent, Linda Ronstadt, Barbra Streisand
1980s Top Gold Album Recipients
16 – Hank Williams, Jr.
13 – Willie Nelson
12 – Alabama, Kenny Rogers
11 – AC/DC, George Strait
10 – The Rolling Stones, Billy Joel, Neil Diamond, Judas Priest, Prince
*Multi-Platinum award introduced in this decade.
1980s Top Platinum Album Recipients
15 – Barbra Streisand
13 – The Rolling Stones
11 – Chicago
9 – Alabama, Billy Joel, Kenny Rogers
8 – Prince, Rush
7 – Black Sabbath, Neil Diamond, The Doors, Willie Nelson
6 – AC/DC, Aerosmith, Pat Benatar, Fleetwood Mac, Hall & Oates, Journey, Madonna, Pink Floyd, Linda Ronstadt, Santana, Bruce Springsteen, Van Halen, Luther Vandross, Neil Young
1980s Top Multi-Platinum Album Recipients
8 – Billy Joel
7 – Alabama, Journey, Barbra Streisand, Van Halen
6 – Aerosmith, Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire
5 – Fleetwood Mac, Foreigner, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Barry Manilow, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen
4 – AC/DC, Neil Diamond, Madonna, John Mellencamp, Motley Crue, Willie Nelson, Olivia Newton-John, Pink Floyd, Prince, Simon & Garfunkel, Styx
1990s Top Gold Album Recipients
33 – Elvis
15 – The Beatles, The Temptations
13 – Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, George Strait
12 – Neil Diamond
11 – Vince Gill, Mannheim Steamroller
10 – Aerosmith, Kenny G, Prince, Kenny Rogers, Rush, Barbra Streisand,
Tanya Tucker
*Diamond award was introduced in this decade.
1990s Top Platinum Album Recipients
45 – Elvis Presley
31 – The Beatles
21 – Elton John, George Strait
13 – Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire
10 – Alabama, Led Zeppelin
9 – Vince Gill, Alan Jackson
8 – Mariah Carey, The Carpenters, Eric Clapton, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Neil Diamond, Kenny G, Kenny Rogers
7 – AC/DC, Clint Black, Michael Bolton, Harry Connick Jr., Celine Dion, Madonna, Barbra Streisand, The Who
1990s Top Multi-Platinum Album Recipients
20 – The Beatles
17 – Elvis Presley
12 – Garth Brooks, Led Zeppelin
11 – Elton John, Van Halen
10 – Billy Joel, Madonna, Pink Floyd, George Strait, Barbra Streisand
9 – AC/DC
8 – Aerosmith, Mariah Carey, Kenny G, Reba McEntire, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Bruce Springsteen, U2
1990s Top Diamond Album Recipients
5 – The Beatles
4 – Garth Brooks, Led Zeppelin
2 – Backstreet Boys, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Eagles, Whitney Houston, Pink Floyd, Bruce Springsteen, Shania Twain, Van Halen
2000s Top Gold Album Recipients (through 2007)
17 – Elvis Presley
11 – George Strait
10 – Jay-Z
9 – Kenny Chesney, Bob Dylan, Kidz Bop Kids, Dave Matthews Band
8 – Johnny Cash, Toby Keith, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Barbra Streisand
6 – Gary Allan, Tony Bennett, Grateful Dead, R. Kelly, Diana Krall, Ludacris, Barry Manilow, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Nelly, Snoop Dogg, Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, Third Day
*Digital and Ringtone awards introduced in this decade.
2000s (through 2007) Top Platinum Album Recipients
12 – Elvis Presley
11 – Jay-Z
10 – Toby Keith
9 – John Denver, The Rolling Stones
8 – Dave Matthews Band, George Strait
7 – Kenny Chesney, Eagles
6- AC/DC, The Beatles, Johnny Cash, The Doors, R. Kelly, Tim McGraw
2000s (through 2007) Top Multi-Platinum Album Recipients
12 – Elvis Presley
11 – Eagles
10 – AC/DC, The Beatles
8 – Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, Metallica
7 – John Denver, Jay-Z, The Rolling Stones
6 – Foreigner, Faith Hill, Madonna, Queen, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band
5 – Aerosmith, Kenny Chesney, Celine Dion, Eminem, Toby Keith, R. Kelly, Dave Matthews Band, Red Hot Chili Peppers, George Strait, Van Halen
2000s (through 2007) Top Diamond Album Recipients
5 – The Beatles
4 – Garth Brooks
3 – Eagles, Led Zeppelin, Shania Twain
2000s (through 2007) Top Gold Digital Single Recipients
10 – Nelly
7 – Kelly Clarkson, Avril Lavigne
6 – Akon , Beyonce, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts
5 – 3 Doors Down, 50 Cent, Christina Aguilera, Black Eyed Peas, Mariah Carey, Coldplay, Eminem, Foo Fighters, Justin Timberlake, Kanye West
2000s (through 2007) Top Platinum Digital Single Recipients
4 – Rihanna
3 – Akon, Rascal Flatts, Justin Timberlake
2 – Natasha Bedingfield, Fall Out Boy, The Fray
2000s (through 2007) Top Multi-Platinum Digital Single Recipients
1 – Akon, Beyonce, The Fray, Daniel Powter, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Kanye West
2000s (through 2007) Top Gold Master Ringtone Single Recipients
8 – 50 Cent
6 – Beyonce, Chris Brown, Ciara, T.I.
5 – AC/DC, Akon, Bow Wow, Mariah Carey
4 – Fergie, T-Pain, Young Jeezy
3 – Ludacris, Sean Paul, Pussycat Dolls, Rihanna, Three 6 Mafia, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Yung Joc
2000s (through 2007) Top Platinum Master Ringtone Single Recipients
4 – Akon, Bow Wow, Chris Brown, Ciara, Fergie, T-Pain
3 – Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Keyshia Cole, Pussycat Dolls, Young Jeezy
2 – 50 Cent, Birdman/Lil’Wayne, Destiny’s Child, Nelly Furtado, Marvin Gaye, Mike Jones, Nelly, Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Shakira, T.I.
2000s (through 2007) Top Multi-Platinum Master Ringtone Single Recipients
3 – Akon
2 – T-Pain
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