Niall Horan is an Irish singer-songwriter known for his time in the globally successful boy band One Direction. Formed during the 2010 season of The X Factor, the group achieved immense popularity, releasing five albums and securing their place as one of the best-selling boy bands ever.
1987: Birth of Greg Horan
Niall Horan's older brother, Greg, was born in 1987.
September 1993: Birth of Niall Horan
Niall James Horan was born in September 1993.
2008: Breaking Chart Records
With the success of their first two albums, One Direction became the first group since 2008 to achieve two number-one albums in the same year.
2010: Canvassed for Labour Party
In 2010, Niall Horan canvassed for the Labour Party, showing his early involvement in political activities.
2010: The X Factor Journey and One Direction's Formation
In 2010, sixteen-year-old Niall Horan auditioned for the seventh season of "The X Factor" in Dublin. Although his initial audition received mixed reviews, he was ultimately grouped with four other boys — Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik — to form One Direction. The group finished third that season.
2010: Knee Injury
In the summer of 2010, Niall Horan injured his knee while playing football with friends and was diagnosed with a floating kneecap, a problem that recurred several times over the next few years.
2010: One Direction Formation
Niall Horan rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction, formed during the seventh season of The X Factor in 2010.
January 2011: Recording Debut Album
One Direction began recording their debut album in Los Angeles in January 2011.
September 2011: Release of "What Makes You Beautiful"
One Direction released their debut single, "What Makes You Beautiful," in September 2011, achieving international success and reaching number one in multiple countries.
March 2012: International Release of "Up All Night"
One Direction's debut album, "Up All Night," was released internationally in March 2012, making them the first UK group to have a debut album reach number one in the United States.
September 2012: Release of "Live While We're Young"
One Direction released "Live While We're Young," the lead single from their second album, in September 2012.
November 2012: Release of "Take Me Home"
"Take Me Home," One Direction's second album, was released in November 2012, topping charts in numerous countries. This achievement marked them as the first boy band in US chart history to have two number-one albums within the same calendar year.
August 2013: Release of "One Direction: This Is Us"
"One Direction: This is Us," a 3D documentary concert film, was released in August 2013, becoming a box office success.
November 2013: Release of "Midnight Memories"
One Direction's third studio album, "Midnight Memories," was released on November 25, 2013, and became the best-selling album globally that year.
2013: Onstage Knee Dislocation
In 2013, Niall Horan dislocated his knee onstage during a concert in Antwerp, Belgium, leading to major reconstructive surgery the following year.
2013: Supported Comic Relief
In 2013, Niall Horan supported Comic Relief as a member of One Direction, showcasing his charitable efforts.
January 2014: Reconstructive Knee Surgery
In January 2014, Niall Horan underwent major reconstructive knee surgery in the United States after dislocating his knee multiple times, including during a 2013 concert in Antwerp, Belgium.
May 2014: Hosted Charity Football Challenge
In May 2014, Niall Horan hosted the Charity Football Challenge at Leicester City's King Power Stadium, raising about £300,000 for Irish Autism Action.
November 2014: Release of "Four"
One Direction made history in November 2014 by becoming the only group in the 58-year history of the Billboard 200 albums chart to have their first four albums debut at number one, with the release of their fourth album, "Four."
February 2015: On The Road Again Tour Begins
One Direction embarked on their On The Road Again Tour in February 2015, performing across multiple continents.
November 2015: Release of "Made in the A.M." and Hiatus
One Direction released their fifth album, "Made in the A.M.," in November 2015, which topped charts in several countries. Following its release, the group began an indefinite hiatus.
2015: Involved in Action 1D Campaign
In 2015, Niall Horan was involved in the Action 1D campaign aiming to end extreme poverty, tackle inequality, and slow down climate change.
September 2016: Release of "This Town"
Niall Horan released his debut solo single, "This Town," with Capitol Records in September 2016.
2016: One Direction Hiatus and Solo Career Start
Following One Direction's hiatus in 2016, Niall Horan began his solo career, signing with Capitol Records.
2016: Founded Modest Golf
In 2016, Niall Horan and Mark McDonnell founded Modest Golf, a golf management company.
2016: Supported Irish Autism Action and UNICEF
In 2016, Niall Horan continued to support Irish Autism Action by creating limited edition T-shirts and participated in Soccer Aid to raise funds for UNICEF.
May 2017: Release of "Slow Hands"
Niall Horan released his second single, "Slow Hands," in May 2017, which achieved top 10 in the UK and top 20 in the US.
September 2017: Release of "Too Much to Ask"
On September 15, 2017, Niall Horan released "Too Much to Ask," the third single from his debut album, "Flicker."
October 2017: Release of "Flicker"
Niall Horan's debut album, "Flicker," was released in October 2017, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 and in Ireland and the Netherlands.
November 2017: Performance at the CMAs
Niall Horan performed "Seeing Blind" with Maren Morris at the 51st Country Music Association Awards in November 2017.
2017: Release of Debut Album "Flicker"
Niall Horan released his debut solo album, "Flicker," in 2017, which topped charts in Ireland and the US.
2017: Received Arnie Award for Charity Work
In 2017, Niall Horan received an Arnie Award for his charitable work, recognizing his contributions to various causes.
2017: Relationship with Hailee Steinfeld
Niall Horan dated American actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld from late 2017 to 2018.
April 2018: Revealed Mild OCD and Anxiety
In April 2018, Niall Horan disclosed that he had mild OCD and anxiety, bringing attention to his mental health.
2018: Flicker World Tour and "Finally Free"
In 2018, Niall Horan embarked on his Flicker World Tour. He also received a nomination from the Hollywood Music in Media Awards for Best Original Song in an Animated Film for "Finally Free," his song featured on the "Smallfoot" soundtrack.
March 2019: Featured on Julia Michaels' song "What a Time"
In March 2019, Niall Horan was featured on Julia Michaels' song "What a Time", marking a significant collaboration in his music career.
October 2019: Announced Nice to Meet Ya Tour
On 30 October 2019, Niall Horan announced that he would be embarking on the Nice to Meet Ya Tour in 2020, which was later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 2019: "Put a Little Love on Me" Release
On 6 December 2019, Niall Horan released "Put a Little Love on Me" as the second single from his album Heartbreak Weather.
2019: Participated in Soccer Aid
In 2019, Niall Horan was part of the Soccer Aid star lineup to raise funds for UNICEF, benefiting children around the world.
February 2020: "No Judgement" Release
On 7 February 2020, Niall Horan released "No Judgement" as the third single from his album Heartbreak Weather.
March 2020: Release of "Heartbreak Weather"
In March 2020, Niall Horan released his second studio album, "Heartbreak Weather," which achieved chart-topping success in multiple countries.
March 2020: Heartbreak Weather Album Release
Heartbreak Weather was released on 13 March 2020, debuting at number four on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the UK Albums Chart, marking a significant achievement in Horan's music career.
June 2020: Co-wrote New Version of "Moral of the Story"
In June 2020, while in lockdown, Niall Horan co-wrote a new version of Ashe's song "Moral of the Story", showcasing his collaborative efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 7, 2020: Live-Streamed Concert at Royal Albert Hall
On November 7, 2020, Niall Horan played a special live-streamed concert at the Royal Albert Hall to support his touring crew and We Need Crew during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Relationship with Amelia Woolley
In 2020, Niall Horan began dating account manager Amelia Woolley, splitting his time between Los Angeles and South London.
2021: Released "Our Song" with Anne-Marie
In 2021, Niall Horan and English singer Anne-Marie released a single called "Our Song", along with a cover of Fleetwood Mac's song "Everywhere" for BBC's Children in Need.
2022: Homecoming: The Road to Mullingar
In 2022, Niall Horan's TV special sponsored by Guinness, Homecoming: The Road to Mullingar with Lewis Capaldi, aired on Virgin Media Ireland and was later released on Prime Video.
February 2023: "Heaven" Single Release
On 17 February 2023, Niall Horan released "Heaven", the lead single from his third studio album The Show. The single debuted at number 4 on the Irish singles chart.
March 2023: Performed at the White House
On 17 March 2023, Niall Horan performed his song "Heaven" at the White House for U.S. President Joe Biden and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's Saint Patrick's Day celebration.
April 2023: Release of "Meltdown"
"Meltdown," the second single from Niall Horan's album "The Show," was released in April 2023.
April 2023: "Meltdown" Single Release
On 28 April 2023, Niall Horan released "Meltdown", the second single from his upcoming album The Show.
May 2023: Winning Coach on The Voice
On 23 May 2023, Gina Miles, a member of Niall Horan's team, won The Voice, making Horan the winning coach on his first season.
June 2023: Release of "The Show"
Niall Horan released his third studio album, "The Show," in June 2023.
December 2023: Second Consecutive Win on The Voice
On 19 December 2023, Huntley, a member from Niall Horan's team, won the 24th season of The Voice, making Horan the winning coach for the second consecutive time.
2023: Release of Third Album "The Show"
Niall Horan's third studio album, "The Show," was released in 2023.