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_(cropped).jpg) Hozier performing in April 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Andrew John Hozier-Byrne |
| Born | 17 March 1990 Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland |
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| Discography | Hozier discography |
| Years active | 2008–present |
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| Formerly of | Anúna |
| Website | hozier |
Andrew John Hozier-Byrne (born 17 March 1990), known professionally as Hozier (/ˈhoʊziər/ HOH-zee-ər),[1] is an Irish musician, singer and songwriter. His music primarily draws from folk, soul and blues, often using religious and literary themes and taking political or social justice stances.
His debut single, "Take Me to Church" (2013), became a rock radio hit in the U.S., peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified multi-platinum in several countries. His eponymous debut studio album (2014) has been certified 6× platinum in Ireland and multi-platinum in several other countries. His EP Nina Cried Power (2018), which featured the title track as a single, reached number one on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart. His second album, Wasteland, Baby! (2019), debuted atop the Irish Albums Chart and the Billboard 200, and was certified gold in the U.S.[2] In late 2022, Hozier collaborated with Bear McCreary for the song "Blood Upon the Snow", intended for the video game God of War: Ragnarök. His third studio album, Unreal Unearth (2023), was released on Rubyworks Records and debuted at number one on the Irish and UK charts.[3] In 2024, he released the EP Unheard, which includes his first number-one single in Ireland, the US, and the UK, "Too Sweet".
- ^ "How Do You Pronounce Hozier?". KHXT. 28 January 2015. Archived from the original on 30 September 2018.
- ^ "Gold & Platinum". Recording Industry Association of America. Archived from the original on 3 January 2016.
- ^ "Official Irish Albums Chart on 25/8/2023". Official Charts. Retrieved 25 November 2023.