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That Gurrumul is back touring again after a long illness, a chronic kidney-related "lifestyle disease" that sapped his energy and forced the cancellation of 2010's US tour, is nearly as remarkable as the success story that began with his self-titled double-platinum 2009 debut.

The Guardian World News 2011

At least The Band Perry, with lead singer/guitarist Kimberly Perry left, added a nice feminine touch as the polished opening act, but their sparse set was over in 24 minutes, with six songs including the double-platinum "If I Die Young."

Michael Bialas: Concert Review: Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan Manhandle Denver Michael Bialas 2011

At least The Band Perry, with lead singer/guitarist Kimberly Perry left, added a nice feminine touch as the polished opening act, but their sparse set was over in 24 minutes, with six songs including the double-platinum "If I Die Young."

Michael Bialas: Concert Review: Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan Manhandle Denver Michael Bialas 2011

At least The Band Perry, with lead singer/guitarist Kimberly Perry left, added a nice feminine touch as the polished opening act, but their sparse set was over in 24 minutes, with six songs including the double-platinum "If I Die Young."

Michael Bialas: Concert Review: Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan Manhandle Denver Michael Bialas 2011

The double-platinum Afterglow followed in 2003, and received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album, while its opening track, "Fallen" was nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal. 2007's Wintersong, was the #1 best seller on the Holiday Album charts that year, was nominated for a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, and was certified Platinum, marking her 15th release to be certified gold, platinum, or multi-platinum by the RIAA.

New Sarah McLachlan Music Video: 'Loving You Is Easy' 2010

Fans can hope to hear classics from Styx, the first band to release four consecutive double-platinum records, as well as songs from Foreigner's recently released greatest hits album and a sampling of songs by Kansas, which just celebrated its 35th anniversary in Topeka.

Going Out Guide: Capital Jazz Fest, Ballet Across America II, more 2010

And on June 2, Capitol/EMI releases Classic Sinatra II, the sequel to the double-platinum compilation, which sports 20 winners from the '50s, plus a previously unreleased track.

Tony Sachs: 11 Years After His Death, "New" Music From Frank Sinatra 2009

Even rock-crit meanies root for the Goo Goo Dolls, who started in Buffalo, N.Y., in 1986 and paid dues until their 1995 double-platinum "" A Boy Named Goo. ''

A Bad Girl, Goo Goos And God 2008

It went double-platinum, thanks to hit singles like "You Remind Me".

Career Profile: Singer Mary J. Blige 2007

The disc got almost no radio play, and it still went double-platinum and helped Dr. Dre, Ice Cube and the late Eazy-E launched legendary rap careers.

'Straight Outta Compton,' 20 Years Later 2007