Who is Nate Bargatze and what award did he receive?

Nate Bargatze is a comedian who received the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award, being the first spoken word artist to do so.

What is SoundExchange and why is it significant?

SoundExchange collects and distributes digital performance royalties to artists and rights owners, having distributed over $12 billion since 2003.

When is Nate Bargatze's 'Big Dumb Eyes World Tour' continuing?

The tour is scheduled to pick back up in January with North American dates planned through August 2026.

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First Comic Honored by SoundExchange: Nate Bargatze

18 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Nate Bargatze is the first spoken word artist to receive the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award.
Bargatze has been a SoundExchange member since 2012, recognized for high streaming numbers.
His 'Big Dumb Eyes World Tour' continues with North American dates through August 2026.

First Comic Honored by SoundExchange: Nate Bargatze

Nate Bargatze has made history by becoming the first spoken word artist to receive the prestigious SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award. This significant honor acknowledges his status as one of the most-streamed comedians within the organization's two-decade history of managing digital performance royalties. Bargatze expressed his deep appreciation for this unique recognition, calling it a truly special honor.

The comedian, also a New York Times Best-Selling author, has experienced immense success this year with his arena tour, which topped Billboard Boxscore charts. His "Big Dumb Eyes World Tour" is scheduled to resume in January, with new dates planned across North America extending through August 2026.