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Ed Sheeran’s Smash “Shape Of You” Earns Diamond Certification In US

“Shape Of You” crosses the 10x platinum threshold.

Ed Sheeran’s global phenomenon “Shape Of You” just reached an impressive milestone in the United States.

The Grammy-winning smash picked up a diamond certification.

Issued by the RIAA, the award confirms 10 million in US units. Each unit is equal to 1 paid download or 150 streams.

Released in January 2017, “Shape Of You” soared to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. A well-balanced hit, the song was an impressive performer for sales, streams and radio airplay.

It won a Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 2018 ceremony.

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