Hozier
Irish musician with viral hit 'Take Me to Church'
Born
March 17th, 1990
35 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Ireland
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An Irish musician rose to prominence with the release of the debut single 'Take Me to Church' in 2013, which garnered widespread acclaim and topped charts globally. The self-titled debut album achieved commercial success and received a Grammy nomination for Song of the Year. Subsequent works include the albums 'Wasteland, Baby!' and 'Hozier', further solidifying a unique blend of indie rock, blues, and soul elements. 'Take Me to Church' addressed themes of love and social issues, contributing to the artist's recognition, while supporting various charitable causes.
Released hit single 'Take Me to Church'
Achieved Grammy nomination for best song
Album 'Wasteland, Baby!' debuted at No. 1 on Billboard 200
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