Conan Gray Earns RIAA 5x Platinum for "Heather"

Conan Gray's single "Heather" has been certified 5x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), as announced on December 1, 2025. The certification from Republic Records signifies 5,000,000 certified units sold in the United States.

Released on March 20, 2020, "Heather" is the tenth track from Gray's debut studio album, Kid Krow. Gray has described the song as being about unrequited love. The track, which was written solely by Gray, became a signature hit for the artist and is one of a small number of songs with over 2 billion streams to be penned by a single writer. The success of "Heather" helped propel Kid Krow to a No. 5 debut on the Billboard 200 and an eventual Platinum certification for the album.

A Texas native, Conan Gray has become a prominent singer-songwriter for Gen Z, recognized for his hands-on creative approach, which includes writing his own music and designing his art. Since the release of Kid Krow, he has released the albums Superache (2022) and Found Heaven (2024), accumulating over 12 billion total streams in his career. In 2024, Gray embarked on a headlining arena tour, selling out venues including Madison Square Garden and Wembley Arena. His fourth studio album, Wishbone, was released in 2025.