# SoundExchange: Powering the future of music\.

> SoundExchange is the largest global neighboring rights organization in the world, redefining how creators in the music industry get paid\. By turning data into fast, accurate revenue for artists and rights owners, we have collected and distributed more than $13 billion in digital performance royalties to date on behalf of more than 850,000 music creators\.

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## Pages
- [Office hours Miami]()
- [Commercial Webcaster \(CRB\)]()
- [Homepage](): SoundExchange is the largest global neighboring rights organization in the world, redefining how creators in the music industry get paid\. By turning data into fast, accurate revenue for artists and rights owners, we have collected and distributed more than $13 billion in digital performance royalties to date on behalf of more than 800,000 music creators\. As the sole organization designated by the U\.S\. government to administer the Section 114 sound recording license, SoundExchange seamlessly collects and distributes digital performance royalties from platforms like Pandora, SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, and thousands more, as well as all available international performance royalties through a strong global partnership network\. 
- [Careers]()
- [Soundexchange Hall of Fame]()

## Posts
- [SOUNDEXCHANGE INTRODUCES STREAMLINED IDENTITY VERIFICATION FOR CREATORS](): Getting paid for your work should be simple\. A core part of SoundExchange's mission is making sure digital performance royalties reach the right people\. That means maintaining a royalty collection and distribution process that is both accessible and secure\.

## SX Awards
- [COMMON]()
- [GLORIA ESTEFAN]()
- [DIONNE WARWICK]()
- [MC Lyte]()
- [RANDY TRAVIS]()

## Webinars
- [Preguntas y respuestas con SoundExchange: Respondemos todas tus preguntas]()
- [Seminarios web de SoundExchange: De Registro a Regalias]()
- [Collecting International Royalties: What You Need to Know]()
- [From Registration to Royalties]()
- [Advocating for a Fairer Industry]()

## YouTube Videos
- [How To Get Paid For Your Music with SoundExchange]()
- [SoundExchange Direct: How To Set\-Up, Review, Update, \& Maintain Your Account]()
- [SoundExchange Direct: How To Update Your Account Details]()
- [SoundExchange Direct: How To Claim Your Recordings As An Artist]()
- [SoundExchange Direct: How To Claim Recording As A Rights Owner]()

## News
- [SOUNDEXCHANGE TAPS INDUSTRY VETERAN PAUL SHAVER TO LEAD STRATEGIC GROWTH INITIATIVES](): WASHINGTON, D\.C\. — October 1, 2026 — SoundExchange today announced the appointment of Paul Shaver as Senior Vice President, Business Development\. In this role, he will lead efforts to identify strategic growth opportunities, expand partnerships, and position SoundExchange for the future of music\. Shaver joins the SoundExchange executive team, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Huppe\.
- [SAG\-AFTRA AND SOUNDEXCHANGE HONOR COMMON WITH 2026 ARTIST IMPACT AWARD](): WASHINGTON, D\.C\. — September 25, 2026 — SAG\-AFTRA and SoundExchange presented Common with the 2026 Artist Impact Award at an intimate luncheon on September 24 at The Luckman Club at Soho House West Hollywood\. Leaders from across music, film, television and media such as Anthony Anderson, NO I\.D\., DeRay Davis, and D\-Nice gathered to honor the Grammy, Oscar and Emmy\-winning musician, actor, producer and entrepreneur\.
- [SOUNDEXCHANGE \& MUSICNATION EXPAND GLOBAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT ACCESS FOR US AND UAE RIGHTS HOLDERS](): WASHINGTON, D\.C\. — September 17, 2026 — SoundExchange, the largest neighboring rights organization in the world, and Music Nation Copyrights Management \(MusicNation\), a pioneer in music rights management in the United Arab Emirates, today announced the signing of a groundbreaking reciprocal agreement to strengthen cross\-border neighboring rights administration and create new revenue streams for rights holders in the United States and the United Arab Emirates \(UAE\)\.
- [KHALID HONORED WITH SOUNDEXCHANGE HALL OF FAME AWARD](): WASHINGTON, D\.C\.— September 15, 2026 — SoundExchange today announced that Grammy Award\-nominated singer\-songwriter Khalid has earned a SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award\. The honor recognizes Khalid’s deep impact on the streaming era and his chart\-topping hits, which have made him one of the most\-streamed artists in SoundExchange’s more than 20\-year history of administering digital performance royalties\.
- [CHANCE THE RAPPER RECEIVES SOUNDEXCHANGE HALL OF FAME AWARD](): WASHINGTON, D\.C\.— August 26, 2026 — SoundExchange today announced that acclaimed hip\-hop artist Chance the Rapper has earned a SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award\. The recognition honors the Chicago\-native’s years of innovative, gospel\-influenced rap music and his position as one of the most\-streamed artists in SoundExchange’s more than 20\-year history of administering digital performance royalties\.

## Creators
- [MADELINE MERLO]()
- [DEBBIE GIBSON](): It’s been more than 35 years since the world first met singer/musician/songwriter/ arranger/producer Debbie Gibson\. 
- [MAU Y RICKY]()
- [FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS]()
- [CHROMEO]()

## FAQs
- [I am a songwriter or a publisher\. Should I register with SoundExchange?]()
- [Do I need a digital royalty broker to be paid?]()
- [Can I Get Paid Directly to My Bank Account?]()
- [How often do I get paid?]()
- [What paperwork needs to be completed to implement an LOD?]()

## Categories
- [Blogs](https://www.soundexchange.com/category/blogs/)
- [How To Guides](https://www.soundexchange.com/category/how-to-guide/)
- [SoundExchange News](https://www.soundexchange.com/category/soundexchange-news/)
- [SoundExchange Direct](https://www.soundexchange.com/category/soundexchange-direct-tools-and-services/)
- [Tools and Services](https://www.soundexchange.com/category/tools-and-services/)

## Tags
- [How To](https://www.soundexchange.com/tag/how-to/)
- [LOD](https://www.soundexchange.com/tag/lod/)
- [MMA](https://www.soundexchange.com/tag/mma/)
- [Advocacy](https://www.soundexchange.com/tag/advocacy/)
- [am/fm](https://www.soundexchange.com/tag/am-fm/)

## SX Awards Categories
- [sx\-hof](https://www.soundexchange.com/sx-awards-category/sx-hof/)
- [sx\-mf](https://www.soundexchange.com/sx-awards-category/sx-mf/)
- [sx\-bra](https://www.soundexchange.com/sx-awards-category/sx-bra/)

## Collections
- [Local](https://www.soundexchange.com/gblocks_pattern_collections/local-patterns/)

## Team Categories
- [Team](https://www.soundexchange.com/team-category/team/)
- [Leadership](https://www.soundexchange.com/team-category/leadership/)

## News Categories
- [press releases](https://www.soundexchange.com/news-category/press-releases/)
- [in the news](https://www.soundexchange.com/news-category/in-the-news/)

## FAQs Categories
- [General FAQ](https://www.soundexchange.com/faqs-category/general-faq/)
- [Letters of Direction](https://www.soundexchange.com/faqs-category/letters-of-direction/)

## Optional
- [Sitemap index](https://www.soundexchange.com/sitemap_index.xml)