The pop and R&B singer-songwriter is among the most-streamed artists in SoundExchange history
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 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.
“From the beginning, Khalid has pushed boundaries with a unique blend of R&B and pop,” said Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange. “Khalid stands out for his unique ability to connect people through his exploration of universal themes in his lyrics and music. We are honored to present him with this well-deserved award and celebrate his lasting impact across music and culture.”
“I am deeply honored to receive this recognition from SoundExchange,” said Khalid. “It is a testament to years of hard work and the support of my dedicated fans, for whom I am endlessly grateful. A big thank you to SoundExchange for their longtime advocacy for artists like me and their commitment to ensuring all creators are treated fairly in the industry.
Khalid kicked off the second season of SoundExchange’s RoyalTeas interview series, where he sat down to talk about his journey in the music business with host Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men. Watch Khalid and other second season guests including Chance the Rapper, Leslie Grace, Tori Kelly, and Margaret Cho, as well as first season interviews with Noah Cyrus, Mýa, Mickey Guyton, Lisa Loeb, and more via the SoundExchange YouTube channel.
Along with topping charts with songs like “Young Dumb & Broke” and “Location,” Khalid is a SoundExchange worldwide member, meaning SoundExchange collects royalties on his behalf from countries around the globe. Worldwide members collect and receive neighboring rights royalties through SoundExchange’s agreements with international counterpart organizations that cover 93% of the available global market.
Khalid’s latest studio album, After the Sun Goes Down, was released last October. The North American leg of his It’s Always Summer Somewhere Tour kicked off in Las Vegas in mid-May and ran through late June. Khalid’s tour schedule includes Canadian stops in September and continues with an October European run and November/December Asia-Pacific dates.
About Khalid
Khalid is an award-winning singer and songwriter whose work spans pop, R&B, and hip-hop music. He achieved success with a pair of singles, “Location” and “Young Dumb & Broke,” each of which peaked in the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100. His debut studio album, American Teen, received critical acclaim and established Khalid’s stripped-down, conversational vocals and smooth musical style. The album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America and received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Urban Contemporary Album. His second album Free Spirit debuted atop the Billboard 200. With a litany of memorable and frequently played hits, Khalid is among the most enduring pop artists of the past decade.
About SoundExchange
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. For more information, visit soundexchange.com.
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