Hozier biography, age, real name, wife, net worth, height 2025

Hozier's biography

Hozier (real name Andrew Hozier-Byrne) is an Irish superstar, indie rock singer, and songwriter who shot to fame and earned a Grammy nomination in 2015. Net worth: $5 million.

Hozier's breakout debut single "Take Me to Church" reached over 240 million streams on Spotify and earned multiplatinum certification in the UK, USA, and Canada, becoming the musician's signature song. Andrew is also known for his powerful, soulful voice and mesmerizing stage presence.

His self-titled debut album Hozier (2013) topped the Irish charts and reached the top ten worldwide. His second album Wasteland, Baby! (2019) debuted at number one both in Ireland and on the prestigious US Billboard 200.

Childhood

The future charismatic singer-songwriter who would win over millions of fans was born in the small town of Bray, about 20 km from Dublin. He grew up in a close-knit family of creative minds. Hozier's mother is an artist who created the artwork for his debut album, while his brother is a director who helped with Hozier's music videos.

Andrew's father played drums in a band called Free Booze and began taking his son to blues concerts with him when the boy was only three years old. According to the singer, he remembers watching the musical comedy The Blues Brothers instead of Disney cartoons.

When Andrew was six, his father fell seriously ill and after a failed surgery complicated by nerve injury, ended up in a wheelchair. The singer remembers that this tragic incident greatly affected his emotional state and worldview. He became withdrawn and quiet, often isolating himself from everyone around him.

During his school years, Andrew began showing his creative potential and extraordinary musical ability. Thanks to his perfect pitch, sense of rhythm, and powerful yet pure voice, he became a regular school choir member and could often be seen performing at school concerts. He began writing his own music and lyrics by age 15. Hozier's talent didn't go unnoticed by professional music bands, and he received numerous collaboration offers.

Career progression

After graduating from high school, Andrew started studying music at Trinity College, Dublin. But he dropped out of the prestigious institution just six months later to record demos with famous pop-rock singer Niall Breslin for Universal Music Ireland.

After graduating Hozier focused on his music

Soon Hozier joined the Trinity Orchestra, made up of his former teachers and fellow students, becoming one of the vocal ensemble's soloists. His iconic performance of Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon was uploaded online in 2012 and immediately went viral.

He threw himself into his work, joined another choral ensemble called Anúna, and later toured Norway and the Netherlands with them. Hozier also played in ZASKA, comprised of Ireland's leading musicians in the Future Soul genre – the mix of jazz, funk, and R'n'B. He also played in Nova Collective, a progressive rock band.

Despite being constantly busy with no time for his solo project, Hozier managed to release his debut EP Take Me to Church in 2013, which immediately turned him into a superstar. The musician never thought the title track would reach mainstream audiences, yet it became an anthem for the hopeless and wronged, topping charts worldwide.

Hozier – Take Me To Church (Official Video)

The song's lyrics tackle religion, same-sex relationships, and homophobic hatred, including anti-gay violence in Russia. Well-known musicians who've covered Take Me to Church include Ed Sheeran, Morgan James, Demi Lovato and Kiesza. The song was used in numerous films, TV commercials, and television series. The track was nominated at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards for Song of the Year.

A short interview with Hozier

In 2014, Hozier released his second EP, titled From Eden. It hit second place on the Irish Singles Chart and entered the charts in Belgium, Canada, Great Britain, and the United States. The artist headlined a couple of music festivals and appeared on various television shows, including the ever-popular British comedy chat show The Graham Norton Show and an American late-night talk show The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He also performed at the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Hozier is a frequent guest of various television shows

In September Hozier released his debut studio album Hozier and set off on an American and European tour to support it. In 2015, he won a BBC Music Award for Song of the Year, two Billboard Music Awards, a European Border Breakers Award, and a Teen Choice Award.

Hozier continued to be idolized and received the VH1 Artist of the Year award based on fan votes at Big Music 2015, beating fellow nominees Tori Kelly and James Bay.

Around the same time, Ukrainian-born ballet dancer Sergei Polunin, formerly a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet, released an emotional video for Take Me to Church, directed by kitsch pop surrealism master David LaChapelle. It gained over 3.5 million views in 3 days. Meanwhile, Hozier dropped a new music video for his single Someone New, starring the stunning and fearless Natalie Dormer, known for her roles in the sci-fi adventure Hunger Games films and the fantasy drama series Game of Thrones.

A year later, he recorded Better Love for the soundtrack of The Legend of Tarzan, the adventure film based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' iconic character. Alexander Skarsgård had the leading male role in the movie.

In 2018, the musician—who The Irish Times says embodies all aspects of Irish masculinity—released the EP Nina Cried Power, featuring a title track collaboration with legendary R&B and gospel singer Mavis Staples. The EP featured three other tracks: Moment's Silence, NFWMB, and Shrike.

Hozier's personal life

The talented and private artist remains single, thanks to his packed schedule and constant touring.

Hozier's first serious relationship ended in a devastating breakup at 21, leaving a lasting impact that fueled endless inspiration for his early music.

The singer is also an activist, frequently performing at charity concerts and events focused on combating homelessness, raising domestic violence awareness, and promoting human rights.

Hozier today

In March 2019, the artist released his second studio album Wasteland, Baby!, featuring 14 tracks including the lead single Movement, which went viral with over 21 million views in just two months. The official video for the single featured Sergei Polunin who splendidly showed the inner struggle of a man consumed by his own contradictions.

Hozier – Movement

Around the same time, the Irish star surprised New York commuters with an impromptu subway performance at Rockefeller Center station, joined by his backing vocalists and keyboard player for a setlist including Take Me To Church, Nina Cried Power, Movement, Almost (Sweet Music), and Work Song. In 2020, Hozier released The Parting Glass. In August, he delivered an online performance of Caravan, covering the Van Morrison classic in honor of the legend's 75th birthday.

Hozier - Caravan

Natalie Martin

I remember seeing a video on the network where Hozier played in the subway and it was a masterpiece!

2021-04-16 15:13:42
Bryan Sutton

A talented, successful and atypical musician for the modern world. Good luck and success :))

2021-04-15 11:03:51
Theresa Young

I think it’s very sweet and touching that the singer`s mother painted him the album cover. This is faith in your son and unreal family support.

2021-04-12 11:24:34
Patrick Aiden Stewart

I really liked the video «Take me to church» by the artist Hozier. Insightful, deep and powerful!

2021-03-28 14:21:52
Barbara Paul

Hozier is my favorite singer! His music is enchanting, sometimes pessimistic, but very inspiring :)

2021-03-23 10:23:25