(TGR) Lady Antebellum's latest album, Own The Night, has been certified Platinum by the RIAA for sales of one million units just four weeks after its release. The group has now sold a career total of seven million albums worldwide and Wed. night claimed its third consecutive CMA "Vocal Group of the Year" trophy.
"It's been a dizzying and exciting few months launching this album, but it's also really energizing to see how the fans are reacting to some of the songs on our new record," says Dave Haywood. "The reaction both in the States and overseas has been a huge confidence booster as we are getting ready to launch our first big arena tour this Friday. We couldn't be more excited to get back out on the road!"
The disc also hit big overseas, debuting in the Top 10 on the album charts in the UK, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Switzerland. Their smash hit in the US "Just A Kiss" already claimed the No. one spot at country radio and pushes into the Top 10 this week on the Hot AC and AC charts. The track also continues to climb the international radio charts in the UK, Japan, Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, France, Austria, Ireland, Portugal, Sweden, Australia and New Zealand.
