(Roadrunner) Roadrunner Records is proud to announce a major achievement in independent label digital sales - surpassing the million-download mark for a single artist on a single track. In addition to this achievement in digital media, the label garnered its first Grammy Award on the heels of its celebrated 25th anniversary year.
In the history of digital downloads, only 6 artists have passed the million-download mark, according to Neilsen Soundscans Release To Date Digital Tracks Chart. Major labels Interscope, Reprise, RCA, A&M and Geffen are represented in the Top 5. The 6th entry is the first Independent label artist to reach that milestone - Roadrunner Records' NICKELBACK. NICKELBACK's track "Photograph" climbed to the top in 28 weeks, making it the 2nd fastest climb in digital history. The album ALL THE RIGHT REASONS has already been certified double-platinum as NICKELBACK's new single "Savin Me" is exploding on to radio stations throughout the country. "Photograph" has also sold over 200,000 mastertones since release.[see full story to hear the tune]
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Posted by the mam:
NICKELBACK ROCKERS
Posted by the mam:
YOU SUCK Soul Crusher
Posted by Soul Crusher:
Nickelback SUCKS! Mentally challenged generic ape rockers!
