The JUNOS Awards Gala is underway. The stars came out to walk the Gold carpet, which is this year lined with 50 Gold & Platinum plaques in honour of the 50th anniversary of our Gold & Platinum program. Learn more about our unique activation here. musiccanada.com/news/music-can…

On this day in 1976, Hagood Hardy received a Platinum Album certification for The Homecoming, as well as a Gold Single certification for the title track. The album went on to be certified Double Platinum in November 1979. #GoldPlat50

On this day in 1986, Raffi Cavoukian 🇨🇦 's Singable Songs For The Very Young was certified a Triple Platinum Album, selling more than 300,000 units in Canada. #GoldPlat5

On this day in 1995, Blue Rodeo's Five Days In July was certified a Quintuple Platinum Album, selling more than 500,000 units in Canada. #GoldPlat50

On this day in 1998, Susan Aglukark's This Child was certified a Triple Platinum Album, selling more than 300,000 units in Canada. #GoldPlat50

On this day in 1986, Rush's Moving Pictures was certified a Triple Platinum Album, selling more than 300,000 units in Canada. #GoldPlat50

On this day in 2003, Sam Roberts' "Where Have All The Good People Gone" was certified a Gold Physical Single. #GoldPlat50

On this day in 1987, Glass Tiger's The Thin Red Line was certified a Quadruple Platinum Album, selling more than 400,000 units in Canada. This week, the band will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame - congratulations!

On this day in 1997, Oasis' "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" was certified an Eight Times Platinum Album, selling more than 800,000 units in Canada.

On this day in 2000, Prozzak's "Hot Show By Prozzäk" was certified a Triple Platinum Album, selling more than 300,000 units in Canada. #GoldPlat50

In celebration of #Pride Month, we're recognizing some of the talented & groundbreaking 2SLGBTQI+ artists our Gold & Platinum program has awarded in its 50-year history. Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee k.d. lang has earned several certifications over their career, including:

Tegan and Sara have earned several certifications over their career, & throughout that time, have used their profile to champion 2SLGBTQI+ issues. In 2016, they established Tegan and Sara Foundation, which fights for 2SLGBTQ+ equality & justice via programming & support of grassroots orgs

Sir Elton John is one of the most celebrated artists in Music Canada’s Gold & Platinum program. Throughout his career, John has been a champion for 2SLGBTQI+ rights, with a legacy in advocacy and philanthropy that equals the incredible impact of his music. #GoldPlat50 #Pride

.Shania Twain 💎💎💎 kicked off the Calgary Stampede as Parade Marshal & delivered a powerhouse performance. She is the only artist in our program's history to receive THREE Double Diamond Album certifications! #GoldPlat50

We join music fans around the world in mourning the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. Over the course of his career, Ozzy received dozens of Gold & Platinum certifications in Canada, both as a solo artist and as a member of Black Sabbath. #GoldPlat50

On this day in 1983, Celine Dion received her first Gold & Platinum certification as "Tellement j'ai d'amour…" was certified a Gold Album. She has since earned 6 Diamond Album certifications - the most of any artist in our program's history. #GoldPlat50

This week, UMUSIC presented @KatyPerry with a career-spanning award recognizing her💎certifications in Canada: 💎Album: Teenage Dream 💎Singles: Teenage Dream, Dark Horse, Firework, Roar, Hot N Cold, Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F), & California Girls. 📸 credit: @Cynthiaparkhurst

On this day in 2002, Avril Lavigne’s Let Go was certified a Double Platinum Album. It went on to achieve Diamond Album status on May 5, 2003. #GoldPlat50

On this day in 1998, Metallica’s self-titled album, commonly known as The Black Album, was certified Diamond, selling more than one million units in Canada. #GoldPlat50

On this day in 1997, Homework, the debut studio album by Daft Punk, was certified a Platinum Album, selling more than 100,000 units in Canada. #GoldPlat50