Hozier

Hozier
Hozier performing in September 2015
Background information
Birth name	Andrew John Hozier-Byrne
Born	(1990-03-17) 17 March 1990 (age 34) Newcastle, County Wicklow, Ireland
Genres	Blues rock soul folk R&B
Occupation(s)	Musician singer songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals guitar piano
Years active	2008–present
Labels	Rubyworks Island Columbia
Formerly of	Anúna
Website	hozier.com

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 has been 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] 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 the song "Too Sweet".