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First Comic Honored by SoundExchange: Nate Bargatze
18 Dec, 2025
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.
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.
Michael Huppe, president and CEO of SoundExchange, lauded Bargatze's "extraordinary gift" for transforming everyday moments into humor. Bargatze now joins an esteemed group of Hall of Fame inductees, including musicians like Billy Joel and Mariah Carey, underscoring his unique achievement in the digital royalty landscape.
