Scott Helman surprised with Gold plaque for “Hang Ups” on stage at hometown show

Apr 04, 2019
by Bram Gonshor

Toronto singer-songwriter Scott Helman returned to his hometown last weekend for a sold out show at the Danforth Music Hall as part of his 2019 cross-Canada tour. During a break in his set, Warner Music Canada surprised the JUNO-nominee with his third Canadian Gold award plaque for 2018 single “Hang Ups.”

Following the presentation, Helman joined his fans in the front row for a picture with the plaque, and you can watch how it all went down below.

 

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GOLD RECORD BABY!!!!! #Toronto #MomISoldOutTheDanforth 📸#1 #3: @bfergusonphoto @warnermusiccanada

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In 2015, Helman received his first Gold plaque for “Bungalow,” which was later certified Platinum in 2016. In 2018, “PDA” from his 2017 album Hotel de Ville become his second Gold-certified track.

Watch the video “Hang Ups” below.

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