Overview
- The certification totals 22.5 million albums and 72.5 million singles in the U.S., spanning solo releases and collaborations.
- Representatives presented a commemorative plaque after her October Grand Ole Opry set where she honored the late songwriter Brett James.
- Underwood thanked fans for two decades of support, calling the milestone more than she ever dreamed and saying she feels “truly blessed.”
- MCA president and CEO Mike Harris described the achievement as “monumental,” saying it solidifies her legacy as a generational talent.
- Career markers cited by MCA include ten albums debuting in the Billboard 200 Top 10 and an announced return to the American Idol judges’ panel on January 26, 2026.