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SAG-AFTRA and SoundExchange Honor Common with 2026 Artist Impact Award

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September 25, 2026 at 12:49 AM
The funding members are the RIAA, NMPA, SoundExchange, and ASCAP
January 23, 2026 at 12:58 AM
SAG-AFTRA and SoundExchange will honor recording artist and actor Common with the inaugural Artist Impact Award in recognition of his work across music, film, TV and media that has shaped culture, expanded artistic possibility and inspired new forms of storytelling. Stay tuned for more.
September 24, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Breakdown of 18% of revenue that was Performances Royalties:

ASCAP 15.9%
MLC 0.9%
SoundExchange 0.5%
3rd Party Videos - Meta 0.03%
3rd Party Videos - Youtube 0.6%

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September 20, 2026 at 6:14 PM
We’re honored to present Common with the inaugural Artist Impact Award!

Today, SAG-AFTRA and SoundExchange honored the legendary recording artist and actor in recognition for his impact on culture spanning decades and mediums. 👏🎉
September 24, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Kirk Franklin has joined the SoundExchange Hall of Fame, recognizing the 20-time Grammy winner as one of its most-streamed artists after three decades expanding gospel’s reach across music and culture. zurl.co/Cljtl
Kirk Franklin Joins SoundExchange Hall Of Fame As One Of Its Most-Streamed Artists - That Eric Alper
Three decades into a career that helped push contemporary gospel far beyond its traditional boundaries, Kirk Franklin has another major honour to his name. Franklin has received the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award, recognizing him as one of the most-streamed performers in the organization’s more than 20-year history of administering digital performance royalties. The 20-time […]
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September 26, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Janelle Monáe receives the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award, recognizing her as one of the most streamed creators in SoundExchange history. She also announces The ArchAndroid graphic novel, continuing the story of Cindi Mayweather. zurl.co/PW1bh
Janelle Monáe Honored With SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award, Announces The ArchAndroid Graphic Novel - That Eric Alper
SoundExchange announced today that Janelle Monáe has been honored with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award, The honor recognizes Monáe as one of the most streamed creators in the organization’s 20-plus year history of administering digital performance royalties. “Janelle Monáe is as authentic and genuine creator as the world has ever seen – a true […]
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March 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
"We have an interest in making sure that artists who span diversity are celebrated and protected." Mike Huppe, CEO & President of SoundExchange. Today we're honoring recording artist and actor Common with the inaugural Artist Impact Award in recognition of his work across music, film, TV and media.
September 24, 2026 at 10:01 PM
The Living Wage for Musicians Act would add income from streaming to our SoundExchange payments for the first time. This would be in addition to all existing payments. It would be a game changer for all recording musicians @umaw.bsky.social
SoundExchange has now paid out $12bn of royalties

SoundExchange has been collecting and distributing music royalties since 2003, and now the US organisation has reached its latest milestone.
SoundExchange has now paid out $12bn of royalties
SoundExchange has been collecting and distributing music royalties since 2003, and now the US organisation has reached its latest milestone.
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February 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Kirk Franklin’s three-decade career has earned another major honour with induction into the SoundExchange Hall of Fame, celebrating his streaming success and enduring impact across gospel, R&B, hip-hop and pop. zurl.co/dPcXO
Kirk Franklin Joins SoundExchange Hall Of Fame As One Of Its Most-Streamed Artists - That Eric Alper
Three decades into a career that helped push contemporary gospel far beyond its traditional boundaries, Kirk Franklin has another major honour to his name. Franklin has received the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award, recognizing him as one of the most-streamed performers in the organization’s more than 20-year history of administering digital performance royalties. The 20-time […]
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September 27, 2026 at 9:55 AM
LINKIN PARK Honored With 'SoundExchange Hall Of Fame Award'
LINKIN PARK Honored With 'SoundExchange Hall Of Fame Award'
SoundExchange announced today that LINKIN PARK has been honored with the SoundExchange Hall Of Fame Award. The honor recognizes the innovative rock band as one of the most streamed creators in the org...
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May 8, 2025 at 1:24 PM
SoundExchange has now paid out $12bn of royalties

SoundExchange has been collecting and distributing music royalties since 2003, and now the US organisation has reached its latest milestone.
SoundExchange has now paid out $12bn of royalties
SoundExchange has been collecting and distributing music royalties since 2003, and now the US organisation has reached its latest milestone.
musically.com
February 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
If we've been quiet lately, that's because we've been busy dealing with a royalty audit from SoundExchange. There is a lot of annoying work that we have to do beyond the enjoyable part of finding and playing music for you!
March 14, 2026 at 12:26 AM
A Second Circuit panel on Friday heard arguments in a $150 million music royalties case against SiriusXM that could change the landscape of how streaming payments are enforced. @uebey.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/second-circu...
Second Circuit questions who can sue over missing royalties in SiriusXM case
Appellate judges scrutinized whether SoundExchange, a nonprofit that collects and distributes royalties to artists, can bring a $150 million claim instead of artists themselves.
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September 25, 2026 at 8:33 PM
“I believe creators deserve to be respected, protected, and fairly compensated for the music and culture they bring to the world. I’m proud to stand with SoundExchange in the fight for music fairness,” MC Lyte said. | Stacy Santos

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SoundExchange Honors MC Lyte With Music Fairness Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CelebrityAccess) - SoundExchange, the largest neighboring rights collective in the world, has announced that MC Lyte has received the SoundExchange Music Fairness Award. The honor re...
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August 26, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Khalid has earned a SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award, recognizing the “Location” and “Young Dumb & Broke” singer as one of the most-streamed performers in the organization’s 20-plus-year history. zurl.co/oKF8Z
September 21, 2026 at 1:25 AM
'SoundExchange' should be the name of, like, a used CD store next to a college campus that has 47 copies of R.E.M.'s Monster
April 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
SoundExchange has honored MC Lyte with its Music Fairness Award, recognizing her decades of advocacy for artists and her push for the American Music Fairness Act to bring terrestrial radio royalties to performers. zurl.co/ASqQS
MC Lyte Receives SoundExchange Music Fairness Award For Decades Of Artist Advocacy - That Eric Alper
MC Lyte has spent decades breaking barriers in hip-hop, and SoundExchange is recognizing another part of that legacy: her fight to get artists paid fairly. The pioneering rapper has received the SoundExchange Music Fairness Award, an honor recognizing her advocacy on behalf of creators and her work pushing for passage of the American Music Fairness […]
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August 25, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Celebrating Common: A Multifaceted Artist Honored with the 2026 Artist Impact Award#United_States#SoundExchange#SAG-AFTRA#West_Hollywood#Common
Celebrating Common: A Multifaceted Artist Honored with the 2026 Artist Impact Award
SAG-AFTRA and SoundExchange recognized Common with the 2026 Artist Impact Award for his profound influence across music, film, and culture.
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September 25, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Earth, Wind & Fire earn SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award as one of the most streamed artists in the organization's history, with an upcoming Questlove documentary premiering in 2026 on HBO. zurl.co/EyL6X
Earth, Wind & Fire Earn SoundExchange Hall Of Fame Award For Streaming Legacy - That Eric Alper
SoundExchange announced today that the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire has earned a SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award. The honor recognizes the genre-defying group as one of the most streamed artists in the organization’s 20-plus year history of administering digital performance royalties. Founded in 1969 in Chicago by Maurice White with a foundation funk, Earth, […]
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February 9, 2026 at 10:25 PM
How are artist and royalty disputes resolved on SoundExchange? #MusicianTips #IndieMusic
How are artist and royalty disputes resolved on SoundExchange? - Hypebot
Artist and royalty disputes often happen when there is an overlap in royalty splits, or the cause could be as simple as a typo. Sound Exchange explains how they resolve these disputes.....
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April 12, 2024 at 10:46 PM
the opinion treats soundexchange as a PRO like ascap, etc.--PROs only have nonexclusive rights, but lafrance argues soundexchange has a stronger claim to associational standing

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March 7, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Music Nation adds neighbouring rights with SoundExchange deal

UAE-based Music Nation has inked a deal with SoundExchange in the US to collect and distribute neighbouring rights royalties in the UAE.
Music Nation adds neighbouring rights with SoundExchange deal
UAE-based Music Nation has inked a deal with SoundExchange in the US to collect and distribute neighbouring rights royalties in the UAE.
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March 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
This is more so music business complaints, but I genuinely can't tell which has a worse UI for royalty management: Music Reports or SoundExchange. They're both garbage.
June 18, 2026 at 7:53 PM