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Irish singer-songwriter and One Direction member
He became famous as a member of One Direction, one of the best-selling boy bands in history formed on The X Factor in 2010.
Niall Horan was born on September 13, 1993, in Mullingar, Ireland. He rose to fame as a member of One Direction, formed in 2010 on The X Factor, which became one of the best-selling boy bands of all time with five albums. After the band's hiatus in 2016, he launched a successful solo career with Capitol Records, releasing three albums: Flicker (2017), which debuted at No. 1 in Ireland and the US; Heartbreak Weather (2020); and The Show (2023), which topped charts in seven countries.
Growing up in Mullingar, Westmeath, Ireland, Horan taught himself guitar at age 11 using YouTube tutorials after his older brother Greg received one as a birthday gift. His aunt discovered his singing talent when she thought the radio was on while he sang in her car. As a teenager, he performed at local venues including the Mullingar Arts Centre and supported X Factor contestant Lloyd Daniels at the Academy club in Dublin before auditioning for The X Factor in 2010 at age 16.
Horan's parents, Bobby Horan and Maura Gallagher, divorced when he was five, and he eventually moved in with his father along with his older brother Greg. He is not married and does not have children. He is in a relationship with Amelia Woolley, a fashion buyer. Born under the Virgo zodiac sign, Horan stands approximately 5'8" tall and maintains interests in golf and association football alongside his music career.
He stands approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Born under the Virgo zodiac sign on September 13, his aunt discovered his singing talent when she mistook his voice for the car radio.
One Direction became the first UK group to have their debut album reach number one in the United States.
His debut solo single 'This Town' and follow-up 'Slow Hands' both reached the top 20 in multiple countries.
He is an avid golfer and enjoys playing association football in his free time.
The Where We Are Tour with One Direction grossed over $290 million, making it the highest-grossing tour ever by a vocal group.
I'm quite confident, but I don't fancy myself. I don't really care about how I look.
I had my guitar and some songs, and I just wanted to see what would happen.
The fans are the best part of this whole thing. They make it all worthwhile.
Born on September 13 in Mullingar, Ireland.
Auditioned for The X Factor at age 16 and was placed in One Direction with four other contestants.
One Direction released debut album Up All Night, which reached No. 1 in the US.
Released Take Me Home with One Direction, which topped charts in over 35 countries.
One Direction's Midnight Memories became the best-selling album worldwide with 4 million copies sold.
The Where We Are Tour grossed over $290 million, becoming the highest-grossing tour by a vocal group.
One Direction announced a hiatus and Horan signed a solo recording deal with Capitol Records.
Released debut solo album Flicker, which debuted at No. 1 in Ireland and the US.
Released second album Heartbreak Weather, which debuted at No. 1 in the UK, Ireland, and Mexico.
Released third album The Show, which reached No. 1 in seven countries.