 Photo credit: RIAA via Twitter Dolly's Rockstar album was certified Gold by the RIAA on Tuesday, March 12, for 500,000 album equivalent units (physical/digital sales and streams). The album marks Dolly's most recent album to receive a certification from the RIAA, following Trio II in 2001. Rockstar qualified for a Gold award after selling roughly 240,000 copies. Due to its length each 2-disc CD and 2-tape cassette copy sold counted twice, while each copy of the 4xLP version counted as 4 units. Dolly said in a statement about the achievement, "When I set out to make my rock album, I always hoped it would be embraced by my fans as well as people who may not listen to my music. I am thrilled to receive this Gold record! Thank you to everyone who was a part of this project. I guess I can now officially say I am a rockstar!"
The certification of Rockstar brings Dolly's total US certified units to 28,500,000 and her worldwide total to 38,665,000. For a complete listing of Dolly's certifications click here! |
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Eagle When She Flies is the thirty-first solo studio album by Dolly Parton. It was released on March 7, 1991, by Columbia Records. The album was produced by Steve Buckingham and Gary Smith, with Dolly serving as executive producer. It was Dolly's first solo album to peak at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The album's first single, "Rockin' Years", peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The album has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
AdministratorBen Childers is the administrator of The Dolly Parton Discography. A native of Tupelo, Mississippi, he grew up taking family vacations to the Smokies and Dollywood. His love for Dolly and her music reached a fanatical level in April 2013. After spending countless hours researching and cataloging Dolly's musical output, he decided to open a website dedicated to her discography. His dream of meeting Dolly came true on May 23, 2024. 
Ben at the opening of Dollywood's 39th season on March 8, 2024.
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