Bruce Hornsby

Bruce Hornsby
Bruce Hornsby
artist
artist.tools
Playlist Risks
Listeners
307,074/mo
Total Streams
370,372,341
Followers
428,556
Est. Royalties
$1,031 - $4,122/mo

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Google Rankings

Overview

Monthly Listeners

Discography

Their catalog as it appears on their public Spotify artist profile
17
Albums
0
EPs
19
Singles
370,372,341
Total Streams

Top Audiences

Top listener locations as determined by Spotify

Top Listener Locations

BRSão Paulo, BR4,672
GBLondon, GB4,315
USChicago, US3,867
USNew York City, US3,262
AUSydney, AU2,949

Playlist Summary

Overview of this artist's relationship with playlists
10,757
Playlist adds
0
High-risk playlist adds
2,051,814
Playlist follower reach (sum)
25,730+
Listeners from playlists
Estimated
8.4%
Of listeners from playlists
Estimated

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Biography & Metadata

Based out of Williamsburg, VA, Hornsby first rose to national prominence with The Way It Is, his 1986 Grammy-winning debut album with The Range. The title track became the most-played song on American radio in 1987 while Tupac Shakur’s timeless song “Changes” builds on “The Way It Is” and set the stage for many subsequent versions of the track, including Polo G’s current single “Wishing For A Hero.” In 1991, Hornsby collaborated with Bonnie Raitt, playing on her iconic hit “I Can’t Make You Love Me.” Additionally, Hornsby was a part-time member of the Grateful Dead from September 1990 to March 1992, performing over 100 concerts in America and Europe. He has written six full film scores for Spike Lee including his recent Netflix series <i>She’s Gotta Have It</i>, and contributed music to four others, including 2018’s <i>BlacKkKlansman.</i> The 13-time Grammy nominee has solidified his status as a highly sought-after collaborator. Hornsby’s own 21 albums have sold over 11 million copies worldwide, and he has appeared on over 100 records including releases with Bob Dylan, Don Henley, the Grateful Dead, Ricky Skaggs, Bob Seger, Chaka Khan, Brandon Flowers, Bonnie Raitt, Sting, Mavis Staples, Willie Nelson and more.

Updated Oct 18, 2026, 9:48 PM
First discovered Nov 20, 2025, 9:24 PM