Hozier is an Irish musician and songwriter who has accumulated a net worth of $6 million over the course of his career. Hozier shot to prominence in 2013 with the release of his debut single, “Take Me to Church,” which charted in a variety of nations all over the world and was awarded a four-time platinum certification in the United States.
The single peaked at number one in Belgium and at number two in Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States respectively.
After that, he went on to achieve additional success with his debut album, which was self-titled and was released in 2014, as well as his EP, “Nina Cried Power,” which was released in 2018. “Wasteland, Baby!” is Hozier's second studio album, which was released in 2019, and it debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
In 2015, Hozier was awarded both the Top Rock Artist and Top Rock Song prizes at the Billboard Music Awards.
Andrew John Hozier-Byrne, better known as Hozier, was born on March 17, 1990 in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland. His parents, John, a local blues drummer, and Raine, an artist, are his parents. When he was a teenager, he not only taught himself how to play the guitar, but he also began creating songs.
When Hozier was a student at Delgany National School, he participated in the school chorus. He then continued his education by enrolling at St. Gerard's School and afterward Trinity College Dublin, where he majored in music instruction. Hozier was an active member of the Trinity Orchestra while he was attending the latter school.
Irish Rocker Hozier Says Sexual Orientation ‘not the Point'
Hozier, an Irish musician, and songwriter who was nominated for a Grammy has stated that many believe he is gay because of his song “Take Me To Church,” which is an anti-Roman Catholic church anthem, and the anti-homophobia video that accompanies it.
The song, which was composed after a breakup with a girlfriend, has hit No. 2 in the singles chart in the United States, and it is currently in the same position in the British singles chart.
Next Sunday, at the Grammy Awards, where Hozier, whose full name is Andrew Hozier-Byrne and who is from Bray, County Wicklow, is due to perform with Annie Lennox, it has a chance to win Song of the Year as well.
The music video for “Take Me to Church,” which has received nearly 100 million views on YouTube, features two men locking lips before being assaulted by a group of people who hold homophobic views.
“Yes, people do assume that (that I am gay), which is good, but for me, I don't believe that's the purpose, if you get what I mean, you know what I mean. Hozier told Reuters backstage at the London venue that his sexual orientation is irrelevant to his music. “It doesn't enter into it,” Hozier said.
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“Despite the fact that two people may have different sexual orientations, the two people who share a relationship can nonetheless experience love… He laughed as he considered the implications of his statement. “So people are free to make any assumption they want,” he said.
Sunday marked the second of two sold-out performances that he gave at the Shepherds Bush Empire in London. These performances have garnered tremendous appreciation from reviewers and have been rated five stars in the British press.
Hozier, who is only 24 years old, has been nominated for a Grammy, and he is also up for a BRIT Award in the category of International Male Solo Artist.
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“I am still somewhat astounded by all that has occurred over the course of the past year and the possibilities that I have been blessed to have. “With the Grammys and the BRITs and all that stuff coming up, I cannot express how delighted and excited I am,” he remarked.
