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Aug 17, 2015
Warner Music Presents Artists With First Canadian Gold Awards
Over the weekend, representatives from Warner Music Canada presented 2015 breakout artists Scott Helman and Matoma with their first Canadian Gold plaques in Toronto, ON and Montreal, QC. Canadian singer/songwriter Scott Helman was presented with a Gold award plaque for his summer hit “Bungalow” by Steve Kane (President, left) and Ron Lopata (VP of A&R, right) at […]
Jul 27, 2015
Alt-J Presented With Gold Awards For Sophomore Release
Over 35,000 music fans gathered together in Oro-Medonte, ON over the weekend for the inaugural WayHome Music & Arts Festival featuring Neil Young, Kendrick Lamar, Sam Smith, Hozier and many other Canadian Gold/Platinum certified artists. Prior to their 8:15 PM performance on the WayBright stage Friday night, English indie rock outfit alt-J were presented with Canadian Gold award […]
Jul 03, 2015
Everything Is PL4TINUM In Canada For Jason Derulo
Since 2010, American R&B vocalist Jason Derulo has been a staple on the Canadian charts earning Platinum certifications for his early hits like “In My Head”, “Whatcha Say” and “Ridin’ Solo”. During a visit to Toronto for the MMVA‘s, Derulo was reminded of his devoted Canadian following when presented with a custom multi-‘PL4TINUM’ plaque by Warner Music […]
Jun 29, 2015
Wiz Khalifa Receives 3X Platinum Plaque For Blockbuster Hit
Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa was in Toronto last week with Fall Out Boy for a performance at Toronto’s Molson Canadian Amphitheater on the Boys Of Zummer tour. Prior to taking the stage, Khalifa was presented with a custom plaque by Warner Music Canada commemorating the Triple Platinum certification of his latest single “See You Again” (ft. Charlie […]
Jun 23, 2015
Sam Hunt Receives Gold Plaque For Debut Album
Country newcomer Sam Hunt was in Toronto last week for an opening slot on multi-Platinum superstars Lady Antebellum’s summer tour with Hunter Hayes at the Molson Canadian Ampitheatre. During his visit, Universal Music Canada presented Hunt with a custom Gold plaque commemorating the sales achievements of his debut album Montevallo and single “Leave The Night On”. His latest […]
Jun 17, 2015
Mumford & Sons Receive Platinum Plaques During Niagara Stopover
Canadian fans of UK folk-rock outfit Mumford & Sons have welcomed the band’s new electric sound with open arms, as their latest album Wilder Mind has officially been certified Platinum in Canada. After a brief hiatus since their 5X Platinum selling album Babel, Mumford & Sons returned to Canada on June 15 for a stopover on their […]
Jun 12, 2015
Josh Groban Presented With Gold Plaque For 2015 Album ‘Stages’
Multi-Platinum American vocalist Josh Groban was in Toronto this week to promote his latest album Stages, which was certified Gold in Canada earlier in May. This is the second certification for Groban in 2015, as his Christmas album Noel earned 6X Platinum status in January. On Wednesday night, Groban was presented with a custom Gold plaque for the collection […]
Jun 08, 2015
Ed Sheeran Presented With Multi-Platinum Canadian Plaques
English singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran, who’s currently touring through the country on the Canadian leg of his 2015/16 world tour, was presented with several plaques in Toronto this weekend by Warner Music Canada prior to his June 6th sold-out show at the Air Canada Centre. Sheeran received a Double Platinum plaque for his 2011 album + and […]
Feb 09, 2015
UK’s Ben Howard Presented With Gold Award Plaque In Toronto
UK singer-songwriter Ben Howard was presented with Canadian Gold album award plaques in Toronto, ON last week for his 2011 Mercury Prize nominated LP Every Kingdom, which was officially certified earlier this year. Howard (pictured right) along with with his manager Owain Davies (pictured left) were presented with the awards by Universal Music Canada publicist Mima Agozzino […]