Biography
Who is Niall Horan?
Early life and background
Niall James Horan was born on September 13, 1993, in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. He grew up with his older brother Greg, and attended Coláiste Mhuire secondary school. During his childhood, he experienced asthma and lived with both of his parents before they divorced when he was five years old.
As a teenager, Niall Horan developed a strong interest in music after picking up a guitar that belonged to his brother. He taught himself how to play by watching online tutorials and was later discovered by his aunt while singing in a car. He performed at the Mullingar Arts Centre during a local charity fundraiser as a young musician.
Rise to fame with One Direction
In 2010, Niall Horan auditioned for The X Factor in Dublin at the age of 16, singing Ne-Yo's song So Sick before judges including Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh. Although he did not advance as a solo artist in the boys category, guest judge Nicole Scherzinger suggested that he join forces with four other contestants.
This decision led to the formation of the boy band One Direction alongside Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik. The group achieved big global success, releasing five studio albums and multiple chart-topping hits before announcing an indefinite hiatus in 2015.
Solo music career and albums
Following the band's hiatus, Niall Horan signed a recording contract with Capitol Records as a solo artist. In 2016, he released his debut single titled This Town, which entered the charts in both the UK and the US, followed by his second single Slow Hands in 2017.
His debut solo studio album, Flicker, was released in October 2017 and debuted at the top of the US Billboard 200 chart. He later released additional studio albums, including Heartbreak Weather in 2020 and The Show in 2023, while also working as a coach on The Voice.
Personal life and height
Niall Horan stands at a height of 173 centimeters and holds Irish nationality. Outside of his work as a singer-songwriter and guitarist, he has engaged in various business ventures and philanthropic efforts.
He co-founded a golf management agency and has actively supported charitable causes focused on cancer research fundraising and autism support. His personal life has also included a relationship with Hailee Steinfeld.
Birthday and age
Niall Horan was born on September 13, 1993, which makes Niall 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Niall shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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