RIAA Gold Album Award for Steve Wariner’s album Two Teardrops. Released on May 1, 1999 and by Mar. 20, 2000 was certified Gold for 500,000 sold by the RIAA.
The album produced a pair of charting singles including "I'm Already Taken" at which hit #3 and the title track which peaked at #2 on the Billboard Country singles chart. The album went to #6 on the Billboard Top Country Albums and #35 on the Top 200 Albums charts.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA "serial number bar hologram" Gold album award with album art and intricate frame
- In VG to Excellent condition
- First presentation award made in 2000
- Presented to record industry executive
- Has original backing paper and manufacturer's label
- Known as a "RIAA bar hologram" award with a serial number hologram, they were made from 1998 to present
- Award measures approx. 24" x 28.5"
- Great collectors item for any Steve Wariner fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Gold award was made in 2000 making it about 21 years old. The award is presented to Bill Kennedy who was then VP of Sales at Capitol Records Nashville.
This serial number RIAA hologram award is in VG to Excellent condition complete with original backing paper and Ill Eagle Enterprises manufacturer's sticker.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com