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Katy Perry wins RIAA honor for digital sales
Written by . Published: June 27 2014
Katy Perry has picked up another major accolade after becoming the Recording Industry Association of America's highest-selling digital act.
The Roar singer has sold over 72 million digital singles to date and she was presented with an award to mark the feat at Washington, D.C.'s Verizon Center on Wednesday (25Jun14).
With 72 million digital singles to her name, Perry becomes the
first artist to surpass 70 million. Billboard.com reports she is
currently 20 million sales ahead of any other artist.