Niall Horan is an Irish singer-songwriter known for his work as a solo artist and as a member of One Direction.
He taught himself to play guitar at the age of 11 by following YouTube tutorials, showcasing his early passion for music.
Niall rose to fame as a member of One Direction, a boy band formed on The X Factor in 2010.
Biography
Early Life
Niall James Horan was born on September 13, 1993, in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. He grew up in a family that faced challenges early on, as his parents divorced when he was just five years old. Niall and his older brother, Greg, initially lived with their mother before moving in with their father. Despite having asthma as a child, Niall found solace in music. He taught himself to play guitar at the age of 11 by following YouTube tutorials, and his singing talent was discovered by his aunt during a car ride. He began performing at local events, including a fundraiser for the Shamrocks football team and a support slot for former X Factor contestant Lloyd Daniels in Dublin.
Career
Niall's big break came in 2010 when he auditioned for the seventh series of The X Factor in Dublin, singing Ne-Yo's "So Sick." Although he initially failed to qualify as a solo artist, he was placed in a group with four other boys, forming the globally successful boy band One Direction. The group released five albums and became one of the best-selling boy bands of all time. After One Direction's hiatus, Niall launched a solo career, releasing his debut album "Flicker" in 2017, followed by "Heartbreak Weather" in 2020 and "The Show" in 2023. His music blends pop, pop rock, and folk-pop, showcasing his tenor voice and diverse influences from rock bands and singer-songwriters.
Personal Life
Niall has had a few notable relationships, including a romance with actress Hailee Steinfeld from late 2017 to 2018, and he began dating Amelia Woolley in 2020. He enjoys sports, particularly football and golf, and has faced health challenges, including knee injuries that required surgery. Niall is also open about his struggles with mild OCD and anxiety, and he is colorblind, which adds to his unique perspective on life and art. He splits his time between Los Angeles and South London, and he is a supporter of Derby County football club.
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Discography
Dinner Party2026
- 1.Tastes So Good3:05
- 2.Dinner Party2:34
- 3.Monochromatic2:44
- 4.She Gets It From Her Mother3:24
- 5.Better Man3:13
- 6.Little More Time3:38
- 7.Flowers2:26
- 8.Boys Are Fun3:33
- 9.Fighting Over Nothing2:30
- 10.Pretty2:54
- 11.Die If I Don’t3:09
- 12.End of an Era3:38
The Show: Live From Madison Square Garden2024
- 1.Heaven - Live From Madison Square Garden
- 2.Small Talk - Live From Madison Square Garden
- 3.On A Night Like Tonight - Live From Madison Square Garden
- 4.Still - Live From Madison Square Garden
- 5.This Town - Live From Madison Square Garden
- 6.San Francisco - Live From Madison Square Garden
- 7.If You Leave Me - Live From Madison Square Garden
- 8.Science - Live From Madison Square Garden
- 9.Black And White - Live From Madison Square Garden
- 10.Slow Hands - Live From Madison Square Garden
Live from Spotify Studios2024
- 1.The Show3:20
- 2.Heaven3:09
- 3.This Town3:55
- 4.On a Night Like Tonight3:19
- 5.Black and White4:35
- 6.You Could Start a Cult2:56
- 7.Something in the Orange4:01
- 8.Flicker4:36
- 9.Science2:55
- 10.Meltdown3:50
- 11.Slow Hands3:27
The Show2023
- 1.Heaven
- 2.If You Leave Me
- 3.Meltdown
- 4.Never Grow Up
- 5.The Show
- 6.You Could Start a Cult
- 7.Save My Life
- 8.On a Night Like Tonight
- 9.Science
- 10.Must Be Love
Heartbreak Weather2020
- 1.Heartbreak Weather3:20
- 2.Black and White3:13
- 3.Dear Patience3:14
- 4.Bend the Rules3:54
- 5.Small Talk3:18
- 6.Nice to Meet Ya2:39
- 7.Put a Little Love on Me3:45
- 8.Arms of a Stranger2:40
- 9.Everywhere2:49
- 10.Cross Your Mind3:49
- 11.New Angel3:09
- 12.No Judgement2:56
- 13.San Francisco3:12
- 14.Still4:12
Flicker2019
- 1.The Tide3:28
- 2.This Town3:52
- 3.Too Much to Ask3:42
- 4.Paper Houses3:33
- 5.You and Me3:13
- 6.Seeing Blind3:08
- 7.Fire Away4:44
- 8.So Long3:37
- 9.Flicker4:13
Flicker2017
- 1.On the Loose3:44
- 2.This Town3:53
- 3.Seeing Blind3:05
- 4.Slow Hands3:08
- 5.Too Much to Ask3:43
- 6.Paper Houses3:35
- 7.Since We’re Alone4:03
- 8.Flicker4:18
- 9.Fire Away3:26
- 10.You and Me3:05
Drive Safe2026
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Dinner Party2026
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Old Tricks2025
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Heaven2023
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Meltdown2023
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Our Song2021
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No Judgement2020
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Spotify Singles2020
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Moral of the Story2020
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Nice to Meet Ya2019
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Put a Little Love on Me2019
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On The Loose2018
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Slow Hands2017
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Too Much to Ask2017
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Spotify Singles2017
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This Town2016
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Hello Lovers Mix2022
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Niall’s Mix2021
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Label
- Record label
- Columbia Records
- Record label
- Capitol Records
Achievements
- Award
- American Music Award for New Artist of the Year
Groups
Played together with
- Band Aid 30One Direction · 2014–2014 · original
Harry StylesOne Direction · 2010–2015 · original
Liam PayneOne Direction · 2010–2015 · original
Louis TomlinsonOne Direction · 2010–2015 · original- The X Factor Finalists 2010One Direction · 2010–2010 · original
ZAYNOne Direction · 2010–2015 · lead vocals, original
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Identifiers & aliases
Niall James Horan is an Irish singer, songwriter, musician, and multi-instrumentalist. He rose to prominence as a member of the boy band One Direction, formed in 2010 on the singing competition The X Factor. The group released five albums and went on to become one of the best-selling boy bands of all time.
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