Don McLean dihormatkeun jeung RIAA emas & platinum sertifikasi Pikeun lagu ikonik na "Vincent" During Los Angeles Appearances

Don McLean, the legendary singer-songwriter behind timeless hits like "American Pie" and "Vincent," was celebrated in Los Angeles during two special events this week. McLean took part in a TalkShopLive® session followed by a SiriusXM Town Hall hosted by Lou Simon on the SiriusXM '70s on 7 channel. The exclusive SiriusXM event welcomed dozens of devoted fans for an intimate conversation about McLean’s storied career and enduring musical legacy.

The day was further highlighted when McLean was presented with plaques commemorating prestigious RIAA Gold & Platinum certifications for his timeless ballad "Vincent." Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) President & CEO Bruce Resnikoff presented the awards, recognizing both Gold and Platinum accolades for the song. During the presentation, Resnikoff praised McLean’s enduring impact on music history and his continued digital influence, with more than 250 million global streams of "Vincent."

Dirilis dina label United Artists dina 1971 salaku bagian tina album seminal McLean's American Pie, "Vincent" resonated kalawan audiences sakuliah dunya, ngahontal chart sakuliah dunya. "Vincent," nginspirasi ku kahirupan jeung seni Vincent van Gogh, ieu dipingpin pikeun lyrics evokatif na akustis jantung. Sering subtitled "Starry Starry Night," lagu tetep salah sahiji McLean panghargaan pangalusna jeung ngabogaan batu sarung tina katalog ilustrious na.

"It’s humbling to see how ‘Vincent’ continues to touch people after all these years,” said McLean. “This song was born out of my admiration for Vincent van Gogh’s genius and humanity, and it’s an honor to see it recognized with Gold and Platinum certifications. I’m grateful to my fans, the music community, and everyone who has kept this song alive.”

SiriusXM tuan rumah Lou Simon, hiji otoritas dihormat dina hits klasik, ngabalukarkeun perdebatan ngabalukarkeun jeung McLean salila acara. SiriusXM terus ngéléhkeun artis ikonik jeung musik maranéhanana, nawarkeun fans konten ekslusif jeung kasempetan pikeun ngahubungan jeung artis legendaris kayaning McLean.

For more information on Don McLean, visit www.donmclean.com. To catch highlights from the SiriusXM Town Hall, tune in to SiriusXM '70s on 7.