Jessie Murph Earns RIAA Gold for "Drowning"

Jessie Murph's 2023 album, Drowning, has officially been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The certification, dated November 10, 2025, recognizes 500,000 units sold and streamed in the United States. Released on February 10, 2023, via Columbia Records, the album solidifies a significant milestone in the pop artist's career.

The album, categorized as Pop by the RIAA and Alternative by iTunes, explores vulnerable and emotionally charged themes. One of its key tracks, "If I Died Last Night," delves into personal anxieties. Murph explained the song's origin, stating, "I wrote 'If I Died Last Night' because I have a lot of impending doom. I have a deep rooted fear, and just feeling that life is coming to an end a lot and that's a horrible feeling to have." The album also includes the tracks "About You," "Drunk in the Bathtub," "What Happened to Ryan," "Where Do You Go," and "They Leave."

Originally gaining traction through viral success on social media, Jessie Murph has cultivated a substantial following across multiple platforms. According to data from Chartmetric, she has amassed 11.5 million followers on TikTok, over 1.6 million on Spotify, and more than 1.1 million subscribers on YouTube. Her music, which blends elements of pop, indie pop, and country pop, attracts over 13.6 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone. Chartmetric identifies her career stage as "superstar" with a continued "growth" trend, reflecting her expanding influence in the music industry.