Who has sold a billion records?

Elvis has sold a billion records.
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Who sold over a billion records?

Over the course of Elvis' life, he achieved some of the highest accolades in music and film. It is estimated that more than one billion Elvis records have been sold worldwide, more than anyone in record industry history.
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Who sold most records ever?

Perhaps unsurprisingly, British rock band The Beatles are top of the list for best-selling artists worldwide, with 257.7 million certified sales. Second is Elvis Presley with almost 207 million sales, followed by Michael Jackson with 169.7 million.
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Who sold more records Michael Jackson or Elvis Presley?

According to the Recording Industry Association of America, Elvis Presley sold 146.5 million albums, which is 62.5 more than Michael Jackson, who sold 84 million albums.
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Who has the most #1 hits?

The Beatles have the most No. 1 hits of all time: 20. Though unclear for how long, the Beatles still reign supreme as the artist with the most No.
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What is the #1 album of all time?

In 2018, The Eagles' greatest hits album, released in 1976, surpassed Michael Jackson's 1982 album "Thriller" to take the top spot on the Record Industry Association of America's (RIAA) list of the top selling albums of all time in the US.
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Who is the biggest band of all time?

1. The Beatles — 183 million units.
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Who is the biggest pop star in the world?

Billboard's Greatest Pop Stars of 2021: No. 1 — Taylor Swift.
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How many records has Jay Z sold?

One of the world's best-selling music artists, with over 125 million records sold, Jay-Z has won 24 Grammy Awards, the joint-most Grammy awards of any rapper along with Kanye West. Jay-Z also holds the record for the most number-one albums by a solo artist on the Billboard 200 (14).
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How is Jay Z so rich?

Year over year, Jay-Z earns between $70 million and $80 million without ever going on tour or recording a note of music. His biggest financial windfall to date was in February 2021, when he sold 50 percent of Armand de Brignac to LVMH at a $640 million valuation, and sold TIDAL to Square for $300 million.
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What is considered the greatest song of all time?

Aretha Franklin's 'Respect' named Greatest Song of All Time by Rolling Stone. (WTRF) – Rolling Stone has released its latest list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, and the Queen of Soul is at the top. Aretha Franklin's “Respect” topped the list as the No. 1 song, according to the entertainment magazine and website ...
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What is Michael Jackson biggest hit of all time?

The track peaked on the charts on March 5, 1983, remained at the peak position for 7 weeks, and was on the charts for a straight 25 weeks. The track was one of the best-selling singles of 1983 and became the biggest-selling single for Jackson as a solo artist.
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What song has made the most money?

Estimated earnings: $50 million

Fast forward 120 years and "Happy Birthday" is by far the richest and most profitable song of all time. The Ownership of "Happy Birthday" has changed hands a few times in the last 100 years. Music holding company Warner Chappell bought the rights for $15 million in 1990.
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What song stayed number 1 the longest?

The songs that spent the longest at Number 1
  • Frankie Laine – I Believe (18 weeks) ...
  • Bryan Adams – (Everything I Do) I Do It For You (16 weeks) ...
  • Wet Wet Wet – Love Is All Around (15 weeks) ...
  • Drake – One Dance (15 weeks) ...
  • Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody (14 weeks) ...
  • Ed Sheeran – Shape Of You (14 weeks)
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What song spent longest at number 1?

"Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus

"Old Town Road" holds the record for the longest stretch at No. 1 with 19 weeks. It also became the fastest song in history to be certified diamond.
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Who is the most famous male singer?

1. Justin Bieber. Without a doubt, Justin Bieber owns 2022, if you ask us who are the best male pop singers of today? Definitely, Justin tops the Billboard charts in many countries.
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Who is the highest certified male artist?

Drake tops list of RIAA's highest certified male artists.
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Is Drake a billionaire?

Despite his hugely successful career, Drake has not achieved billionaire status. The rapper's net worth is estimated to be $250 million, however, this does not mean that Drake will never become a billionaire. The Canadian is only 35 years old and earned $75 million in 2021 alone.
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What is Snoop Dogg's networth?

Snoop Dogg Net Worth, Biography, Age, Wife, Height, Weight, Income and many more details can be checked on this page. Snoop Dogg, is a rapper, songwriter, media personality, actor, and entrepreneur who has a net worth of $160 million USD. Snoop Dogg is a massive name in the music industry of the world.
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Is Dr. Dre a billionaire?

Dre Lost $200M and Billionaire Status After Tyrese Drunkenly Leaked Apple-Beats Deal. It was initially believed that N.W.A. co-founder and producer Dr. Dre had reached billionaire status when he and former Interscope executive Jimmy Iovine sold Beats By Dre to Apple.
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