Here's some straightforward evidence that proves we're actually the United States of Nickelback.
So, no one hates Nickelback as much as they claim.
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Nickelback was featured on the Billboard 200 Albums of the Year Chart from 2001-2010.
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"Someday" was on the Adult Pop Songs chart for 54 weeks. That's more than a year. (It was also on the Hot 100 and Radio Songs charts for 50 weeks each.)
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"Here and Now" - the current album from Nickelback - has earned a gold RIAA ranking.
In fact, six of their seven total albums have earned either a gold or platinum rating in the U.S.
Source: the-tune.net