Andrew John Hozier-Byrne, professionally known as Hozier, is an Irish musician known for his folk, soul, and blues music with religious and literary themes. His hit single “Take Me to Church” peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. His debut album has been certified multi-platinum in several countries. Hozier’s EP “Nina Cried Power” reached number one on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart. His second album “Wasteland, Baby!” debuted at the top of the charts and was certified gold in the U.S. He collaborated with Bear McCreary for the song “Blood Upon the Snow” for the video game God of War: Ragnarök. Hozier’s third studio album “Unreal Unearth” debuted at number one on the Irish and UK charts. In 2024, he released the EP “Unheard” featuring his first number-one single “Too Sweet” in Ireland, the US, and the UK.
Personal Life
| Full Name | Andrew John Hozier-Byrne |
| Date of Birth | March 17, 1990 |
| Place of Birth | Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Partner | Saoirse Ronan (rumored) |
| Children | None |
| Occupations | Musician, Singer, Songwriter |
| Labels | Rubyworks, Columbia Records |
| Net Worth | $6 million – $10 million |
Early Life Education
Hozier was born in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland on 17 March 1990. His father, a banker and jazz drummer, became paralyzed when Hozier was six, causing financial struggles for the family.
Hozier started writing songs at 15, taught himself guitar, and sang in his school choir. He attended Delgany National School and later St. Gerard’s School before studying music education at Trinity College Dublin. He missed exams to record demos for a music label and was denied a deferral by the college.
Career
While at Trinity College Dublin, Hozier joined the Trinity Orchestra and the choral ensemble Anúna from 2009 to 2012. He sang “La Chanson de Mardi Gras” on Anúna’s 2014 release Illuminations.
Hozier played at the Oxegen festivals in 2009 and 2010 and was a backup singer for Billy Ocean in 2012. Hozier wrote “Take Me to Church” in 2013 and signed with record label Rubyworks after playing open mic nights in Dublin.
His debut EP, Take Me to Church, and his self-titled album, Hozier, both received critical acclaim and commercial success. The album peaked at number one in Ireland and number two on the US Billboard 200. Hozier performed on Saturday Night Live and the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2014.
Hozier’s “Take Me to Church” was nominated for a Grammy in 2015; he performed it at the awards and the Billboard Music Awards. He won the VH1 Artist of the Year in 2015 and released the song “Better Love” for the Legend of Tarzan soundtrack in 2016.
After a hiatus, he released the EP “Nina Cried Power” in 2018 and the album “Wasteland, Baby!” in 2019, which debuted at number one on the Irish and US charts.
Hozier has performed at various music festivals and raised money for charity during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has released several singles and EPs, including “Unheard” in 2024, featuring the hit song “Too Sweet”.
At Lollapalooza 2024, he called for a ceasefire in Gaza and performed the unreleased song “Nobody’s Soldier”.
Personal Life
Hozier, born Andrew John Hozier-Byrne, is an Irish musician known for his soulful music. While he has been linked to actress Saoirse Ronan since 2022, he prefers to keep his personal life private and has not confirmed any marriage plans.
Before that, he dated fellow musician Loah, with whom he co-wrote “Someone New” before their breakup around 2014. Hozier does not have children and values privacy when it comes to relationships.
Hozier Net Worth
Hozier’s net worth is estimated to be between $6 million and $10 million in 2024, earned from his successful music career, hit singles like “Take Me to Church”, touring, streaming platforms, music sales, and endorsements, highlighting his influence in the music industry.
Awards and Nominations
Hozier has received several awards and nominations throughout his career:
- MTV Video Music Awards 2024: Nominated for Best Alternative for “Too Sweet” and Song of Summer.
- MTV Europe Music Awards 2024: Nominated for Best Alternative and Best UK & Ireland Act.
- Billboard Music Awards: Nominated for Top Rock Artist, Top Rock Song (“Too Sweet”), and Top Rock Album (“Unheard”)
- Grammy Awards: Nominated once in 2015 for Song of the Year with “Take Me to Church” but has not received nominations since.
Despite his success, he has faced criticism for being overlooked in major awards like the Grammys.
