The news was broken by the musicians on their Instagram pages, as both The Chainsmokers and Halsey posted photos with their newly-minted plaques proving they now have a highly-coveted diamond single to their credit. “Closer” went on to control the all-genre singles listing for a dozen consecutive frames, tying it with several other blockbuster releases as one of the fourth longest-running No. “Closer” went on to collect a number of awards, and it helped both acts earn one of their first Grammy nominations. Before the arrival of “Closer,” The Chainsmokers had already collected a handful of top 10 hits, but that one tune pushed them over the edge and made them true superstars. For Halsey, “Closer” was truly her breakout hit single, though she had already proven herself to be a rising talent with a massive fan base before she teamed up with the dance production duo.

Source: Forbes September 16, 2018 18:33 UTC