Miley Cyrus Makes History As She Ties Katy Perry And The Weeknd

Miley Cyrus’s latest era didn’t go as well as she and her team had hoped. Just weeks after launching her brand new album Something Beautiful, the project has disappeared from the Billboard charts.

Despite the lackluster reception of her most recent full-length, Cyrus remains one of the most famous names in pop music. The American public still adores many songs and albums in her catalog — including one that becomes a hint every year as America celebrates its birthday.

“Party in the U.S.A.” Goes 15-Times Platinum

On July 4, Cyrus’s “Party in the U.S.A.” earned a new platinum certification from the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). The tune advanced to 15-times platinum status, which means that between pure purchases and streaming activity, the beloved cut has now shifted 15 million equivalent units in the United States alone.

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“Party in the U.S.A.” last earned a certification almost exactly a year ago, on July 1, 2024, when it reached 14-times platinum. With one more platinum plaque added to its growing count, “Party in the U.S.A.” now ties with seven other tracks as the tenth-highest certified song in U.S. history.

With 15 million certified units moved, “Party in the U.S.A.” is now on the same level as “Take Me to Church” by Hozier, “Roar” by Katy Perry, “Royals” by Lorde, “I Gotta Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peas, “Closer” by The Chainsmokers, “Starboy” by The Weeknd and Daft Punk, and “Sicko Mode” by Travis Scott and Drake.

Post Malone and Swae Lee Still Rule

The title of the highest-certified tune ever still belongs to “Sunflower,” credited jointly to both Post Malone and Swae Lee. That track became the first double diamond hit in February 2024, which means it has moved 20 million equivalent copies.

Just ahead of “Party in the U.S.A.” are “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran and “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey at 18-times platinum; “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton, “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons, and “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus at 17-times platinum; and “God’s Plan” by Drake, “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey, and “Goosebumps” by Travis Scott, which all sit just one million units ahead of Cyrus’s most successful track.

Miley Cyrus May Score New Diamond Singles Soon

“Party in the U.S.A.” remains Cyrus’s only diamond-certified single in the U.S., but that might not be the case for long. “Wrecking Ball” moved up to nine-times platinum in September 2023, so it’s only a matter of time before it reaches 10 million units. Fellow smashes like “We Can’t Stop,” “The Climb,” and “Flowers” are only a few million units behind and will also likely join “Party in the U.S.A.” in diamond territory.