• Alex Warren has been named SoundExchange’s 2025 Breakout Artist following a breakout year.
• His single “Ordinary” hit triple-platinum and spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
• The album You’ll Be Alright, Kid and global tours boosted Warren to 5.6 billion career streams.
SoundExchange honors Alex Warren for a landmark 2025
SoundExchange today named Grammy‑nominated singer‑songwriter Alex Warren its 2025 Breakout Artist. The honor recognizes Warren’s rapid rise this year, led by his global smash “Ordinary” and hits from his debut full-length album You’ll Be Alright, Kid.
“Alex Warren’s authentic storytelling fueled a rise this year that has been nothing short of extraordinary,” SoundExchange President and CEO Michael Huppe said. Warren added, “I’m honored to be recognized by SoundExchange as the 2025 Breakout Artist. This year has been filled with so much growth and excitement. I’m grateful to everyone who has supported me on this journey.”
“Ordinary” dominates charts and streaming platforms
Warren’s breakthrough single “Ordinary,” released in February, became a global phenomenon. The song is certified triple platinum by the RIAA and amassed more than two billion streams. It held No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for ten weeks and topped the Billboard Global 200 and Global 200 EX U.S. charts for ten weeks each. In the U.K., it spent 13 weeks at No. 1, and in the U.S. it set a pop radio record by spending 16 weeks at No. 1.
Overall, Warren now boasts over 5.6 billion total career streams and about 53 million monthly listeners on Spotify, milestones that underscore his digital-era reach.
Album and collaborations fuel momentum
You’ll Be Alright, Kid, released in July, expanded on last year’s Chapter 1 and added ten new tracks, including “Ordinary,” “Bloodline” (with Jelly Roll), and “On My Mind” featuring Rosé. The album shifts from grief to resilience and optimism, reflecting Warren’s personal journey — including a difficult childhood, the loss of both parents, and a period of homelessness as a teen.
The album debuted in the top five on the Billboard 200 and charted strongly in the U.K., Ireland, the Netherlands, and Norway.
Tour highlights and what’s next
2025 saw Warren perform “Ordinary” with Luke Combs at Lollapalooza and sell out venues across Europe and North America on his Cheaper Than Therapy Tour. He’s scheduled to kick off 2026 European dates in April in Düsseldorf and will return to the U.S. in May with shows beginning at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and concluding at New York’s Madison Square Garden in July.
Why this matters
SoundExchange’s Breakout Artist recognition highlights both commercial success and cultural impact. With a string of chart records, major streaming numbers, and high‑profile collaborations, Alex Warren’s 2025 marks a significant leap from social‑media favorite to mainstream pop force.
For fans and industry watchers, Warren’s trajectory — from hardship to stadium stages — signals he’s likely to remain a major presence in 2026 and beyond.
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