Awolnation's "Sail" goes Diamond

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Awolnation’s debut 2011 single “Sail” has earned Diamond status.

Revealed today, the track gained over 10 million units during the past decade. “Sail” holds the record for the most weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart by an independent artist and the second-longest run for any artist in history at 79 weeks. “Sail” is the third single from an independent artist to earn the accolade.

Awolnation founder Aaron Bruno said this about the achievement:

“I wrote this song with the intention of showing a few friends and my family. It’s a very raw and honest song, so I was kinda nervous to share. I continue to be shocked and humbled that this many millions of people have related. Never in my wildest dreams, would I have even imagined this gift.”

Red Bull Records managing director Greg Hammer said this:

“We’re honored to be a part of such an incredible accomplishment with an artist as talented as AWOLNATION. It’s an amazing feat for an independent record to earn a certification of this level, and we as a company are immensely proud to see how far this release has come over the past ten years.”

“Sail” stems from Awolnation’s debut studio album Megalithic Symphony, which earned Platinum status in 2016. Back in March, a 10th anniversary edition of the record was released with unreleased tracks and live recordings. Awolnation’s last studio album was 2020’s Angel Miners & the Lightning Riders.