Carrie Underwood Named The Highest- RIAA Certified Female Country Musician

On Friday, October 24th, Carrie Underwood took the stage to perform at the famed Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. As a member of the revered institution, Carrie performs regularly in the Opry circle. However, this night would prove to be a monumental moment in her career.

After her set, executives from MCA and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) presented Carrie with a plaque commemorating a major milestone accomplishment. She has now officially sold more units than any other female country artist, as certified by the RIAA!

“Accomplishments like this are more than I would have ever dared to dream of when I was starting out,” responded Carrie, following the announcement.

Carrie’s career began in 2005 when she won the fourth season of American Idol. Since then, the highly acclaimed singer has sold 95 million units, comprising 22.5 million albums and 72.5 million singles, in the U.S. alone. She added:

“I owe everything to the fans, who have literally voted for me from the beginning of my career and have showed up and given me so much love for over 20 years. I feel truly blessed.”

Mike Harris, President & CEO of MCA, remarked:

“This monumental achievement solidifies Carrie Underwood’s legacy as a generational talent and a true titan of the music industry. Becoming the highest RIAA certified female country artist of all time is a testament to the unparalleled connection Carrie shares with fans and the enduring power of her artistry.“

A List Of Carrie Underwood’s Highest RIAA Certifications

The RIAA is the main trade organization that represents the U.S. recording industry. Members include major record labels and many independent music companies. Since its founding in 1952, the RIAA has fought to protect the integrity of music copyrights and has become the primary certifier of sales and streaming data.

Carrie Underwood’s list of musical accomplishments is extensive. Over the course of her two-decade-long career, she has received many certifications from the RIAA. See below for some of her highest distinctions! (Note: not an exhaustive list).

Album: Some Hearts – 9x Platinum (9,000,000+ units)
Single: “Before He Cheats” – 11x Platinum (11,000,000+ units)
Single: “Blown Away” – 5x Platinum (5,000,000+ units)
Single: “Cowboy Casanova” – 4x Platinum (4,000,000+ units)
Single: “All-American Girl” – 3x Platinum – (3,000,000 units)
Single: “Church Bells” – 3x Platinum – (3,000,000 units)
Collaboration: “I’m Gonna Love You” with Cody Johnson – Platinum (1,000,000+ units)
Single: “Favorite Time Of Year” – Gold (500,000+ units)