Hozier

Hozier is an Irish singer and songwriter whose music blends folk, blues, and soul. He grew up in Bray, County Wicklow, where he was influenced by his father's record collection; his father was a jazz and blues musician. At 15, he began writing songs, learning guitar, and singing in his school choir. After studying music at University College Dublin, he joined the Anúna choir from 2009 to 2012.

In 2013, his single "Take Me to Church" achieved immense success, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning multi-platinum certification in several countries. His self-titled debut album, released in 2014, was certified 6× platinum in Ireland and multi-platinum elsewhere. In 2019, his second album, "Wasteland, Baby!", debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. In 2023, he released "Unreal Unearth," which also topped the Irish and UK charts. In 2024, he published the EP "Unheard," featuring the single "Too Sweet," which reached number one in Ireland, the United States, and the United Kingdom. In 2025, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world.