WASHINGTON, D.C. (CelebrityAccess) — SoundExchange presented legendary singer-songwriter, and recording artist Billy Joel with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award, recognizing his achievements as one of the most streamed artists in the organization’s history.
Joel has been a SoundExchange member since SoundExchange’s inception in 2003 with SoundExchange administering his neighboring rights royalties through agreements with more than 65 agreements with counterpart organizations, covering 88% of the global neighboring rights market.
“Billy Joel is an American musical icon, a performer with an unrivaled catalog of hits and beloved deep cuts. He has not only maintained, but increased his popularity over time, winning new generations of fans with his indelible songs and performances,” said Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange. “Billy has not only been a significant presence through nearly every major shift in physical musical formats, but he is also one of the digital era’s most streamed artists. We are thrilled and honored to present Billy Joel with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award.”
