Gerardo Ortiz & Los Dos Carnales Earn RIAA 2x Latin Platinum for "El Ranchero"

The collaborative single "El Ranchero" by Gerardo Ortiz and Los Dos Carnales has been certified 2x Latin Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), as announced on October 20, 2025. The certification recognizes 120,000 units in the United States. Released by Sony Latin on June 17, 2021, the track is a notable achievement for the regional Mexican artists.

Previously certified: 2x Platino (October 20, 2025).

Gerardo Ortiz, an American singer born October 5, 1989, is a prominent figure in the regional Mexican genre and is considered one of the architects of the alternative corrido movement. "El Ranchero" appears on his 2021 album, Décimo Aniversario. Throughout his career, Ortiz has become one of Latin music's most defining artists, earning two GRAMMY nominations and a Latin GRAMMY nomination. He has secured thirteen No. 1 singles on the Billboard Regional Mexican Airplay chart, making him the solo artist with the second-most chart-toppers in the chart's history. A digital powerhouse, Ortiz commands an audience of over 27 million followers across social media platforms, with more than 8.5 million followers on Spotify and 5.1 million subscribers on YouTube, where his videos have amassed over 3.9 billion views.

Ortiz's sustained success is reflected in numerous accolades and commercial milestones. He has won twenty-seven Billboard Latin Music Awards and twelve Premios Lo Nuestro. His catalog includes thirteen RIAA-certified Platinum records and three Gold records. His significant impact on the genre was recognized by Billboard, which named him one of its "Top Latin Artists" for the 2010-2020 decade. His consistent output and popularity underscore his status as a superstar in the world of Latin music, regularly selling out venues across the United States and Mexico.