- Grew up in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland, in a musical household; his mother is a visual artist.
- Attended Trinity College Dublin to study music but dropped out to pursue his music career.
- His breakout single, “Take Me to Church,” went viral on YouTube and Reddit, leading to a record deal.
- Hozier’s music often explores themes of love, religion, and social issues.
- Known for his deep baritone voice and poetic lyrics.
- Has a significant interest in literature and often references literary works in his songs.
- Participated in several philanthropic activities, including performances for the Global Citizen Festival and the Love Rising benefit concert in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
- Describes himself as introverted and enjoys spending time in nature.
- Released his sophomore album, “Wasteland, Baby!” in 2019, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.
- Enjoys reading and has cited James Joyce and Oscar Wilde as favorite authors.
- Advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and speaks out on social justice issues; he has criticized the Catholic Church’s views on sexual orientation.
- Known for his long hair and often dresses in a laid-back, bohemian style.
- Has performed at major music festivals, including Glastonbury and Coachella.
- Released his third studio album, “Unreal Unearth,” in 2023.
- In 2024, he released the EP “Unheard,” which includes his first number-one single in Ireland, the US, and the UK titled “Too Sweet.”
- In recent interviews, Hozier has expressed interest in exploring different musical styles and collaborations for future projects.
About Hozier
Stage Name: Hozier
Birth Name: Andrew John Hozier-Byrne
Birthday: 1990-March-17
Nationality: Irish
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Career highlights
Debut year: 2013
Genres: Indie rock, blues, folk, soul
Instruments played: Guitar, piano
Famous collaborations: Mavis Staples ("Nina Cried Power"), Maren Morris ("The Bones" remix)
Influences: Leonard Cohen, Van Morrison, John Lee Hooker
Fandom nickname: Hozier's followers are often referred to as "Hozierlings."
Most famous song: "Take Me to Church"
About Hozier
Stage Name: Hozier
Birth Name: Andrew John Hozier-Byrne
Birthday: 1990-March-17
Nationality: Irish
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Career highlights
Debut year: 2013
Genres: Indie rock, blues, folk, soul
Instruments played: Guitar, piano
Famous collaborations: Mavis Staples ("Nina Cried Power"), Maren Morris ("The Bones" remix)
Influences: Leonard Cohen, Van Morrison, John Lee Hooker
Fandom nickname: Hozier's followers are often referred to as "Hozierlings."
Most famous song: "Take Me to Church"
Hozier profile
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