Pop star Katy Perry has just passed Lady Gaga to claim a major new music record in the United Kingdom. Katy now stands as the female artist with the third most triple-platinum certified songs in UK chart history, boasting a total of nine tracks that reached this massive milestone.
The British Phonographic Industry, known as the BPI, hands out these special certifications when a song hits high sales and streaming numbers. Katy's massive list of hits over the years has made her a massive favorite with British music fans, keeping her songs popular long after they first came out.
This new achievement puts her just ahead of fellow pop icon Lady Gaga, who has held strong with her own incredible collection of multi-platinum hits for many years. Both women have shaped modern pop music in huge ways, but Katy's recent certification updates gave her the extra push she needed to climb past Gaga on this specific UK list.
Fans of the "Roar" singer are celebrating all over social media, sharing their favorite memories from her legendary pop eras. From her breakout tunes in 2008 to her giant dance anthems, her music catalog continues to pull in huge numbers across digital platforms.
Milestones like this show just how deep a footprint these pop stars leave on global music charts. Even as new artists emerge every day, the classics from Katy Perry keep on winning over new listeners in the UK and beyond.
Are you surprised to see Katy Perry move ahead of Lady Gaga on this list, and which of Katy's massive hits is your personal favorite? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, and make sure to share this news with your friends!
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