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Jul 10, 2017
Ed Sheeran presented with first Canadian Diamond award
Ed Sheeran returned to Toronto’s Air Canada Centre for two sold out shows over the weekend as part of his North American tour in support of his 2017 album, Divide. Prior to the show, Sheeran was presented with multiple award plaques for the album and its singles by Warner Music Canada. The UK singer-songwriter was first […]
Jun 29, 2017
Tim Hicks presented with pair of Platinum plaques in Toronto
Canadian country star Tim Hicks was presented with two Platinum Single Award plaques Monday at a surprise event at Toronto bar Grace O’Malley’s, where Hicks began his music career performing covers before signing with Open Road Recordings. Hicks was presented with plaques for his 2013 hits “Get By” and the breakthrough viral hit “Stronger Beer,” which […]
Jun 26, 2017
July Talk receive Gold “Push + Pull” plaque before massive hometown show
Hamilton, ON’s Arkells and hometown heroes July Talk joined forces Saturday night for their biggest shows to date in front of a capacity crowd at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage. Prior to taking the stage for their 16 song set, July Talk were surprised with Gold award plaques by Sleepless Records for “Push + Pull,” the lead […]
Jun 22, 2017
Niall Horan receives first solo Canadian Double Platinum plaque at MMVAs
During the 2017 iHeartRadio MMVAs celebrations, Irish singer-songwriter Niall Horan was presented with a Canadian Double Platinum award plaque for his single “This Town.” The track is Horan’s first Canadian award plaque since debuting as a solo artist following his departure from multi-Platinum pop group One Direction. Horan is pictured above with Universal Music Canada President […]
Jun 22, 2017
Julia Michaels presented with first Canadian award plaque at 2017 iHeartRadio MMVAS
American singer-songwriter Julia Michaels received her first Canadian Double Platinum plaque in Toronto at the iHeartRadio MMVAs this past Sunday for her breakout track “Issues.” Michaels was presented with the plaque by her Universal Music Canada team, and can be seen posing with President & CEO Jeffrey Remedios above. Michaels shared the news with her fans […]
Jun 19, 2017
Chris Janson receives first Canadian Platinum award plaque in Toronto
Country star Chris Janson‘s 2015 hit “Buy Me A Boat” is now officially a Platinum Single in Canada! During a stop at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage on his summer tour with Sam Hunt and Maren Morris, the 31 year old singer-songwriter was surprised with a Platinum plaque by Warner Music Canada, which he shared with his fans […]
Jun 01, 2017
The Chainsmokers celebrate first Canadian Diamond certification in Toronto
The Chainsmokers are now Diamond-certified artists in Canada! Prior to their show at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre, the American DJ/producer duo was presented with custom plaques commemorating the Diamond certification of their smash hit “Closer,” as well as seven of their other Canadian-certified hits. “Closer” joins Drake’s “One Dance” and Adele’s “Rolling In The Deep” as […]
May 17, 2017
Rag’n’Bone Man receives Platinum plaque at first Canadian show
UK singer Rag’n’Bone Man is having a record breaking year following the release of his debut single and album “Human.” Prior to his first Canadian show at Toronto’s Adelaide Hall Monday, the rising star was presented with a Platinum plaque for his breakthrough hit. Rag’n’Bone man will return to Canada this summer for the WayHome Music & […]
May 05, 2017
Scott Helman receives first Platinum plaque in Toronto
Students from Timmins High and Vocational School’ s music business course got a first-hand look at how hard work in the music industry pays off. During a visit to Coalition Music in Toronto, the students were given an exclusive mentoring session by Canadian singer-songwriter Scott Helman, who was rehearsing for his upcoming tour in support of his soon-to-be-released […]