Hozier
Born 1990 · Age 35
Irish singer-songwriter whose music blends folk, soul and blues; rose to global fame with 2013's "Take Me to Church" and has released multiple acclaimed albums and EPs focusing on social and political themes.
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Born in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland
Andrew John Hozier-Byrne is born near Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland to Raine Hozier and John Byrne.
Father undergoes spinal surgery and becomes wheelchair user
Around age six his father suffered complications from spinal surgery and was left needing a wheelchair, creating financial strain on the family.
Attended Delgany National School (early education)
Attended Delgany National School in County Wicklow during childhood.
Attended St. Gerard's School (secondary education)
Attended St. Gerard's School in Bray for secondary education.
Begins writing songs and teaching himself guitar
Hozier starts writing his own songs at about age 15 and teaches himself guitar; sings in school choir.
Enrolled in music education at Trinity College Dublin
Hozier began studying music education at Trinity College Dublin and became involved with the Trinity Orchestra.
Joined choral ensemble Anúna
Became a member of the Irish choral ensemble Anúna and toured with them (member: 2009–2012).
Performed at Oxegen 2009 festival
Played at the Oxegen festival in Ireland (Oxegen 2009).
Performed at Oxegen 2010 festival
Played at the Oxegen festival in Ireland (Oxegen 2010).
Backup singer for Billy Ocean (reported)
Reportedly worked as a backup singer for Billy Ocean around 2012.
Soloist on Anúna's Illuminations release
Appeared as a soloist on Anúna's 2014 release 'Illuminations' singing 'La Chanson de Mardi Gras' (recorded/associated with Anúna tenure).
Recorded attic demos including 'Take Me to Church'
Recorded rough demos in his attic studio; demo of 'Take Me to Church' led to label interest.
'Take Me to Church' becomes international hit
'Take Me to Church' became a rock radio hit in the U.S., went viral worldwide, received multi-platinum certifications, and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100.
Released Take Me to Church EP
Debut EP 'Take Me to Church' released; included the title track that would become his breakout single.
Signed with indie label Rubyworks Records
Demo traction from 'Take Me to Church' led to signing with Rubyworks Records and working with producer Rob Kirwan.
Released single 'Take Me to Church' and music video
Title single released in September 2013; black-and-white video addressing homophobia released the same month and went viral after being shared by Stephen Fry.
Debut album charts: #1 Ireland, #2 US Billboard 200
The album 'Hozier' peaked at number one in Ireland and number two on the U.S. Billboard 200; it later earned multi-platinum certifications.
‘Cherry Wine’ placed in film Wish I Was Here
The closing track from the Take Me to Church EP, 'Cherry Wine', was included in Zach Braff's film 'Wish I Was Here'.
Multiple music videos with notable actors
Music videos from the debut era featured Katie McGrath ('From Eden'), Natalie Dormer ('Someone New') and Saoirse Ronan ('Cherry Wine'). (2014–2016 period)
Released EP 'From Eden'
Released second EP 'From Eden' in March 2014, further building momentum ahead of his debut album.
Released debut studio album 'Hozier'
Eponymous debut album released on 19 September 2014, combining tracks from earlier EPs and original material.
U.S. television debut on Saturday Night Live
Performed 'Take Me to Church' and 'Angel of Small Death' on SNL (U.S. TV debut) on 11 October 2014.
Performed at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Performed 'Take Me to Church' during the 2014 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Billboard Music Awards wins (Top Rock Artist & Top Rock Song)
At the 2015 Billboard Music Awards Hozier won Top Rock Artist and Top Rock Song for 'Take Me to Church' (nominations and wins noted in record).
Ivor Novello Award — Best Song Musically & Lyrically (win)
Won an Ivor Novello Award in 2015 for 'Take Me to Church' (Best Song Musically and Lyrically).
Grammy nomination for 'Take Me to Church' (Song of the Year)
'Take Me to Church' nominated for Song of the Year at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards (2015); Hozier performed with Annie Lennox at the show.
Performed at 2015 Billboard Music Awards
Performed 'Take Me to Church' at the Billboard Music Awards in May 2015.
Won VH1 Artist of the Year
Won the fan-voted VH1 Artist of the Year award and performed with Tori Kelly at the ceremony.
Took a one-year hiatus to reconnect in Ireland
After extensive touring for his debut album, Hozier took a one-year break from music and touring to return home and reconnect.
Won Silver Clef International Award
Received the Nordoff Robbins Silver Clef International Award (listed as 2016 winner).
Refused a year's deferral by Trinity College and effectively withdrew
Missed college exams to record demos for a label and was denied a year's deferral by Trinity; he dropped out to pursue music.
Released 'Better Love' for The Legend of Tarzan soundtrack
Contributed the song 'Better Love' to the Legend of Tarzan movie soundtrack (released June 2016).
Performed 'Nina Cried Power' on major TV and shows
Performed the title track 'Nina Cried Power' (featuring Mavis Staples) on national platforms including the Tonight Show and World Cafe in 2018–19.
Released 'Nina Cried Power' EP
Returned with EP 'Nina Cried Power' (Sept 2018), featuring Mavis Staples on the title track.
Released single 'Movement'
Released the lead single 'Movement' from his forthcoming second album, accompanied by a music video.
Festival appearances: Electric Picnic, Glastonbury, Lollapalooza
Headlined or performed at major festivals in 2019 including Electric Picnic (Ireland), Glastonbury (UK) and Lollapalooza (Chicago).
Released singles 'Almost (Sweet Music)' and 'Dinner & Diatribes'
Two further singles from Wasteland, Baby! charted in Ireland in 2019; the 'Dinner & Diatribes' video features Anya Taylor-Joy.
Performed unreleased politically charged songs on tour
In 2019 he performed unreleased songs like 'Jackboot Jump' and 'But the Wages' addressing political and social issues during live shows.
Certified: 'Wasteland, Baby!' silver (UK) and gold (US)
The album later received a silver certification in the U.K. and gold certification in the U.S.
'Wasteland, Baby!' debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 and Irish Albums Chart
The album debuted atop both the U.S. Billboard 200 and the Irish Albums Chart — Hozier's first U.S. #1 album.
Released second album 'Wasteland, Baby!'
'Wasteland, Baby!' released 1 March 2019, thematically apocalyptic while exploring romance and redemption.
Headlined/closed Railbird Festival (inaugural)
Served as closing headliner of the inaugural Railbird Festival at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky (2019).
Donated royalties from 'Jackboot Jump' to NAACP and Black Lives Matter
Following the George Floyd protests Hozier donated all royalties from his protest song 'Jackboot Jump' to NAACP and Black Lives Matter (2020).
Performed livestream charity shows for ISPCC during COVID-19
Performed via social media to raise funds/awareness for the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC); released charity single 'The Parting Glass'.
Performed on RTÉ Does Comic Relief special
Performed 'Bridge over Troubled Water' at Croke Park and appeared in a sketch with Aisling Bea for RTÉ's Comic Relief (June 2020).
Featured on Irish postage stamp
An Post issued a postage stamp celebrating Hozier (15 July 2021).
Released 'Tell It to My Heart' with Meduza
Collaboration single released on 29 October 2021; it debuted at #13 on the Irish Singles Chart.
Released single 'Swan Upon Leda'
Released 'Swan Upon Leda' (7 Oct 2022), inspired by Mona Eltahawy and themes of women's oppression; timing linked to contemporary events.
Released 'Blood Upon the Snow' for God of War: Ragnarök
Collaborated with composer Bear McCreary on 'Blood Upon the Snow' for the video game God of War: Ragnarök (released 9 Nov 2022).
Unreal Unearth tour (headlining)
Began touring in support of 'Unreal Unearth' with global dates in 2023 (Unreal Unearth tour).
Sang in Irish and collaborated with Irish language specialists
Included Irish-language lyrics and sang in Irish on 'De Selby (Part 1)'; used translation support from noted Irish language experts/podcasters.
Released EP 'Eat Your Young'
Released the EP 'Eat Your Young' on 17 March 2023 containing three songs including the title track.
Released third studio album 'Unreal Unearth'
Released 'Unreal Unearth' on 18 August 2023 on Rubyworks Records; album debuted at #1 in Ireland and the UK.
Released EP 'Unaired' after Lollapalooza set
Following the Lollapalooza appearance, released the EP 'Unaired' featuring 'Nobody's Soldier', 'July', and 'That You Are' (with Bedouine).
Released deluxe 'Unreal Unearth: Unending' with new track 'Hymn to Virgil'
Issued an expanded/deluxe version of Unreal Unearth titled 'Unreal Unearth: Unending' featuring a new song 'Hymn to Virgil'.
Wins Berlin Music Video Awards Best Cinematography (De Selby (Part 2))
Awarded Best Cinematography at the Berlin Music Video Awards (2024) for 'De Selby (Part 2)'.
Released EP 'Unheard'
Released EP 'Unheard' (22 March 2024) containing four songs originally intended for Unreal Unearth including 'Too Sweet'.
'Too Sweet' debuts at No. 5 on Billboard Hot 100
'Too Sweet' debuted at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 — his first top-five debut on the chart.
'Too Sweet' reaches No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
'Too Sweet' rose to number one three weeks after debut, making Hozier the fourth Irish artist to top the Billboard Hot 100.
Performed at Lollapalooza 2024 and debuted 'Nobody's Soldier'
At Lollapalooza 2024 introduced an unreleased song 'Nobody's Soldier' and publicly called for a Gaza ceasefire.
Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People
Included in Time magazine's Time100 list of the world's most influential people (2025).
Unreal Unearth tour extended into 2025 — Governors Ball June 8 headline (US)
2025 extension of his Unreal Unearth tour included more than 40 North American dates; first U.S. date was Governors Ball Festival (June 8, 2025) as headliner.
Net worth estimate published (~$6M)
Biography.com / Celebrity Net Worth estimate Hozier's fortune at around $6 million (May 2025).
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