Tate Mcrae Earns RIAA 2x Platinum for "That Way"

Canadian artist Tate Mcrae's single "That Way" has officially been certified 2x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The certification, dated 6. októbra 2025, recognizes 2,000,000 units in the United States based on sales and streaming equivalents. Released under RCA Records, the track first appeared on 24. januára 2019, before being featured on McRae's debut EP, all the things i never said, which was released on 24. januára 2020. The song features soft piano chords and minimal production, lyrically exploring the emotional complexity of a relationship caught between friendship and romance.

Originally from Calgary, Tate McRae has established herself as a prominent figure in pop music, leveraging her background as a singer, songwriter, and dancer. Her career has been marked by significant commercial success, including over 15.1 billion career streams and multiple chart-topping hits. Her breakout single, 2020's "you broke me first," is certified 5x Platinum and has amassed over 2.5 billion streams. McRae's sophomore album, THINK LATER (2023), was certified Platinum and featured the 4x Platinum single "greedy," which reached #1 on the Billboard Global 200, Spotify's Global chart, and Top 40 radio. Her third album, So Close To What, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. McRae's accolades include being named Artist of the Year at the 2024 and 2025 JUNO Awards and being the youngest musician on Forbes' 2021 30 Under 30 list.

The 2x Platinum certification for "That Way" underscores the enduring popularity of McRae's early work amid her rise to global stardom. Her digital presence is substantial, with approximately 57 million monthly listeners on Spotify, 6.35 million YouTube subscribers, and 13.2 million followers on TikTok. Data analytics platform Chartmetric categorizes her career stage as "superstar" with a continued "growth" trend, reflecting her consistent expansion in audience and influence. This latest RIAA award adds to a growing list of achievements that solidify her status as a leading artist in the contemporary pop landscape.