RIAA Declares Groban, Eagles Tops in '07

Josh Groban's Christmas album "Noel" was the highest certified album of 2007, according to the Recording Industry Assn. of America, which hands out Gold and Platinum awards based on albums sold and downloads sold.
The Eagles'"Long Road out of Eden" was right behind him with 3 million. "Eden" is the Eagles’ 11th multi-Platinum album; they are fifth on the list of highest-selling artists in the history of RIAA’s Gold & Platinum program.
Double Platinum certifications went to "Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus"; Carrie Underwood’s "Carnival Ride"; Kanye West’s "Graduation"; and Linkin Park's "Minutes to Midnight."
The most popular digital single of 2007 was Rihanna's "Umbrella," which sold more than 2 million downloads. 
The RIAA awarded a total of 276 albums, 106 digital single and 165 Master Ringtones in 2007. Complete lists of all album, single, mastertone and video awards can also be accessed at www.riaa.com.