In 2006, JoJo’s “Too Little Too Late” climbed the charts, winning over fans and critics alike. It was a career‑defining moment for the artist, but also for the song’s writer, RuthAnne, who was all of 17 years old. The track has amassed more than 379 million streams on Spotify in the 20 years since and remains a timeless pop anthem.
That was just the beginning for RuthAnne, whose songwriting credits span over 140 tracks that have amassed nearly 6.9 billion streams. She was the creative force behind hits for an incredible lineup of artists including Niall Horan, Britney Spears, Martin Garrix, Bebe Rexha, One Direction, aespa, Avicii, John Legend, Tiësto, Pixie Lott, Westlife, Kelly Clarkson, Diana Ross, and Måneskin.
And she doesn’t just write music: Last year, she also published a book about songwriting, “It’s Not Just A Song.”
Her top-five streamed tracks alone account for 4.44 billion streams, led by two Billions Club members: “In the Name of Love” by Martin Garrix and Bebe Rexha, and “Slow Hands” by Niall Horan.
Last week in London, Spotify hosted an event that served as a celebration of creativity in the U.K. and Ireland, bringing together leaders from the policy world and the arts, and included a fireside chat between RuthAnne and Spotify’s Global Chief Public Affairs Officer, Dustee Jenkins.
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