Selena Gomez's Early-Career Hit Earns Its First New Certification In A Decade

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Selena Gomez & the Scene's 'Who Says' earns a new RIAA certification, reaching quadruple platinum ... More status with four million units moved in the U.S., a decade since its last award. UNIVERSAL CITY, CA - AUGUST 07: Singer/actress Selena Gomez arrives at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards held at the Gibson Amphitheatre on August 7, 2011 in Universal City, California. (Photo by)
When Selena Gomez first launched her music career, she decided to go a different route than many other Disney stars. Instead of simply positioning herself as a solo singer, she fronted a group known as Selena Gomez & the Scene. That pop outfit only existed for a handful of years and hasn't released music in well over a decade, but during the time the musicians were together, they scored some big hits.
Now, one of the group's most popular tracks has earned its first new Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certification in well over a decade.
"Who Says" Hits Quadruple Platinum Status
"Who Says" has been named a quadruple platinum single by the RIAA, which means it has shifted four million equivalent units in the United States alone. When the track was first certified, those numbers only included actual sales, but in the past several years, streaming activity has been added to the RIAA's methodology. That's how many artists continue to rack up wins these days.
"Who Says" Last Earned a New Platinum Plaque a Decade Ago
"Who Says" was first certified gold, the lowest status, in May 2011. A little more than a month later, it went platinum. Two years after that, it advanced to double and then triple platinum at the same time. "Who Says" had not earned a new certification since June 2013. Over more than a decade, the song racked up another million equivalent units.
One of Selena Gomez & the Scene's Biggest Singles
"Who Says" is now tied as Selena Gomez & the Scene's second-highest-certified song in America as it advances to quadruple platinum. At the four-times platinum level, it ties with "Naturally," which reached that position in July 2014. Only one tune from the band, "Love You Like a Love Song," has risen higher. That cut was pushed to six-times platinum in July 2024.
The Band's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hit
"Who Says" was released as the first single taken from Selena Gomez & the Scene's third and final album, When the Sun Goes Down. That project brought the group to a new high on the Billboard 200, where it peaked at No. 3. "Who Says" still stands as the band's loftiest placement on the Hot 100, as it topped out at No. 21.