RIAA Gold Album Award for Nelly Furtado album Folklore. Released on Nov. 25, 2003, the album was certified Gold by the RIAA for 500,000 copies sold on Dec. 17, 2003.*
The second solo album from Furtado included the singles "Powerless (Say What You Want)", "Try", "Força", "Explode" and "The Grass Is Green". The track "Força" ("carry on" or "strength" in Portuguese), was the official anthem of the 2004 UEFA Euro Cup. The album peaked at #38 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums tally and also did well in Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, the UK, and most European countries.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Gold Album award with fabric matte and "flower" elements
- In VG condition
- Award from 2003
- Presented to artist relations director
- All original
- Award measures approx. 27" x 18.5"
- Known as a "RIAA serial number hologram" award, they were made from 1998 to present
- Great collectors item for Nelly Furtado fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Gold Album award was manufactured in 2003 making it approximately 22 years old. It is presented to Marco Soccoli, who was a drummer and Director of Artist Relations for musical instrument/gear manufacturers Vic Firth, D'Addario, Evans, Promark, Sonor, Mapex, and others.
The award is in VG condition, with only a very minor mar or two on the frame and plexiglass. It is all original with an Milestone Awards and Marketing manufacturer sticker.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com