Miley Cyrus has added another historic milestone to her career as her 2009 hit “Party In The U.S.A.” has officially been certified 16× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The certification, dated January 22, 2026, represents 16 million equivalent units earned in the United States through a combination of sales and streaming. According to the RIAA, this update moves the song up from its previous 15× Platinum status awarded in July 2025 and places it among the most highly certified singles ever recorded by a female artist.
With this achievement, “Party In The U.S.A.” now stands as the highest-certified non-holiday song by a lead female artist in RIAA history. While Mariah Carey’s seasonal classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You” remains the overall leader at 18× Platinum, Cyrus’s track has surpassed previous non-holiday ties at 15× Platinum held by Katy Perry’s “Roar” and Lorde’s “Royals.” The certification was confirmed through official RIAA records, which track equivalent units based on verified sales and streams.
RIAA Certification Elevates “Party In The U.S.A.” in Music History
The 16× Platinum certification reinforces the song’s long-term commercial strength in the U.S. market. As reported by the RIAA, the track had already surpassed six million pure digital sales by 2017, before streaming equivalents were fully factored into certification totals. Its continued growth reflects sustained listening habits across platforms, including recurring streaming increases tied to national holidays. Internationally, the song has also earned Diamond-level or higher certifications, including 14× Platinum in Australia and 4× Platinum in Canada, underscoring its global reach.
This milestone also contributes significantly to Miley Cyrus’s broader RIAA profile. She now holds 82.5 million certified units across singles and albums, placing her 12th among the highest-certified female artists in the United States. Industry rankings published by the RIAA list Taylor Swift and Rihanna ahead in total units, while Cyrus’s catalog continues to gain certifications through long-term digital performance rather than short release cycles.
