RIAA Gold Single Award for Sixpence None The Richer track "Kiss Me". Released on Dec. 16, 2003 and was certified Gold by the RIAA on Dec. 11, 2009 for 500,000 copies sold.
One of the group's biggest hits, it was used in the 1999 film She's All That as is shown on the award. The track reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #1 in the Australia and Canada. It also performed well in many other countries and was nominated for a Grammy award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Gold Single award
- In Excellent condition
- First presentation award from 2009
- Presentation to music industry executive
- All original with manufacturer sticker
- Letter of provenance included
- Known as a "RIAA bar hologram" award with serial number, they were made from 1998 to present
- Award measures 11" x 21"
- Beautiful collectors item for any Sixpence None The Richer fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Gold Single award is a first presentation award that would have been manufactured in 2009 making it 13 years old. The award is presented to Jerry Blair, a record executive who held roles at CBS, Chrysalis, and Columbia Records.
Blair played a key role in the success of artists including Sixpence None The Richer, Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Tony Bennett, Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin, George Michael, Will Smith and many others. The award is accompanied by a letter of provenance from Blair's son, who later took possession of his father's awards and memorabilia (see image of letter, son's name is redacted on image, buyer will receive unredacted copy).
This award is all original with Jewel Box Platinum manufacturer's sticker. It is in Excellent condition with only minor wear on the frame and a few mars on the plexiglass.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com