SoundExchange is an independent, nonprofit performance rights organization.

SoundExchange is a non-profit performance rights organization that collects statutory royalties from satellite radio (such as SIRIUS XM), internet radio, cable TV music channels and similar platforms for streaming sound recordings.  The Copyright Royalty Board, which is appointed by The U.S. Library of Congress, has entrusted SoundExchange as the sole entity in the United States to collect and distribute these digital performance royalties on behalf of featured recording artists, master rights owners (like record labels), and independent artists who record and own their masters.

 
 

Digital Music Service Provider

I transmit or stream sound recordings.

 
How do I pay?
 

Performer and/or Copyright Owner

I perform or own sound recordings.

 
How do I get paid?
 
 

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Testimonial Tuesday: Sandra McCracken via the Tennessean

This week’s testimonial comes courtesy of reporter Anita Wadhwani at The Tennessean, who talked to Nashville-based artists about the royalties they were receiving from play generated overseas.

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