CARRIE RECEIVES SOUNDEXCHANGE HALL OF FAME AWARD

8x GRAMMY Award-winner recognized as one of the most streamed creators in SoundExchange history

WASHINGTON, D.C.— December 18, 2023— SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that country superstar Carrie has been honored with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award as one of the most streamed artists in the organization’s 20-year history.

“Carrie Underwood made history right out of the gate with her 2005 debut single ‘Inside Your Heaven,’ which made her the first country singer to debut atop The Billboard Hot 100,” said Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange. “Ever since she stole our hearts on American Idol, she has been soaring high, breaking records and excelling across industries. We are thrilled to honor Carrie with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award.”

Carrie was presented with her SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award by President and CEO Michael Huppe at Resorts World Theatre during the latest run of her ongoing REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency, which has been extended into 2024.

Photo: SoundExchange President & CEO Michael Huppe presents Carrie Underwood with a SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award at Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas. (Photo credit: Courtesy of Carrie Underwood)

About SoundExchange

SoundExchange is the premier music tech organization on a mission to power the future of music. It was independently formed in 2003 to build a fairer, simpler, and more efficient music industry through technology, data, and advocacy. The only organization designated by the U.S. government to administer the Section 114 sound recording license, SoundExchange collects and distributes digital performance royalties on behalf of 650,000 music creators and growing. Through proprietary music tech solutions that turn data into accurate revenue, SoundExchange has paid more than $10 billion in distributions to date. For more information, visit soundexchange.com.