History of Niall Horan in Timeline
Niall James Horan is an Irish singer-songwriter who gained international fame as a member of the boy band One Direction. Formed in 2010 on The X Factor, One Direction achieved massive success, releasing five albums and becoming one of the best-selling boy bands ever. Horan contributed to the band's vocals and songwriting, establishing himself as a prominent figure in pop music.
1987: Birth of Niall Horan's Older Brother
In 1987, Greg Horan, Niall Horan's older brother, was born.
September 1993: Niall Horan's Birth
On September 13, 1993, Niall James Horan was born in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland, marking the start of his life.
2010: Canvassing for the Labour Party
In 2010, Niall Horan actively canvassed for the Labour Party, demonstrating his early involvement in political activities.
2010: One Direction Formation
In 2010, Niall Horan rose to prominence as a member of the boy band One Direction, which was formed on The X Factor singing competition. This event marked a significant turning point in his career.
2010: The X Factor Audition and One Direction Formation
In 2010, at the age of 16, Niall Horan auditioned for The X Factor in Dublin and was later grouped with other contestants to form the band One Direction, marking a pivotal moment in his career.
2010: Knee Injury While Playing Football
In the summer of 2010, Niall Horan injured his knee while playing football with friends and was diagnosed with a floating kneecap.
January 2011: One Direction's Debut Album Recording
In January 2011, One Direction began recording their debut album in Los Angeles, setting the stage for their rise to international fame.
September 2011: Release of "What Makes You Beautiful"
In September 2011, One Direction released their debut single, "What Makes You Beautiful", which reached number one in several countries, marking a significant milestone in their career.
March 2012: International Release of "Up All Night"
In March 2012, One Direction's debut album "Up All Night" was released internationally, making them the first UK group to have their debut album reach number one in the United States.
September 2012: Release of "Live While We're Young"
In September 2012, One Direction released "Live While We're Young", the lead single from their second album, which peaked at number three in the UK and US.
November 2012: Release of "Take Me Home" Album
In November 2012, One Direction released their second album, Take Me Home, which reached number one in over 35 countries and made them the first boy band in US chart history to record two number-one albums in the same calendar year.
August 2013: Release of "One Direction: This Is Us"
In August 2013, One Direction: This Is Us, a 3-D documentary concert film, was released and became a box office success, grossing over $68.5 million.
November 2013: Release of "Midnight Memories" Album
On November 25, 2013, One Direction released their third studio album, Midnight Memories, which became the best-selling album worldwide in 2013, selling 4 million copies globally.
2013: Knee Dislocation During Concert
In 2013, Niall Horan dislocated his knee onstage during a concert in Antwerp, Belgium, due to a recurring knee problem.
2013: Support for Comic Relief
In 2013, as a member of One Direction, Niall Horan supported Comic Relief, contributing to charitable efforts.
January 2014: Knee Surgery in the United States
In January 2014, Niall Horan underwent major reconstructive knee surgery in the United States to address his recurring knee problems.
May 2014: Hosting the Charity Football Challenge
In May 2014, Niall Horan hosted the Charity Football Challenge at Leicester City's King Power Stadium, raising money for Irish Autism Action.
November 2014: Release of "Four" Album
In November 2014, One Direction released their fourth album, Four, which debuted at number one in 18 countries.
February 2015: Start of the On The Road Again Tour
In February 2015, One Direction embarked on the On The Road Again Tour, performing shows in Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America.
November 2015: Release of "Made in the A.M." Album
In November 2015, One Direction released their fifth album, Made in the A.M., which reached number one in multiple countries, including the UK.
2015: Involvement in Action 1D Campaign
In 2015, as a member of One Direction, Niall Horan was involved in the Action 1D campaign, aimed at addressing global issues such as poverty and climate change.
September 2016: Release of "This Town" Single
On September 29, 2016, Niall Horan released his debut solo single, "This Town", with Capitol Records, marking his official entry into the music scene as a solo artist.
2016: Founding of Modest Golf
In 2016, Niall Horan and Mark McDonnell founded Modest Golf, a golf management company.
2016: Support for Irish Autism Action and Involvement in Soccer Aid
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.
2016: One Direction Hiatus and Solo Recording Deal
In 2016, after One Direction declared a hiatus, Niall Horan signed a solo recording deal with Capitol Records, marking the beginning of his solo career.
May 2017: Release of "Slow Hands" Single
On May 4, 2017, Niall Horan released his second solo single, "Slow Hands", which entered the top 10 in the UK and the top 20 in the US.
September 2017: Release of "Too Much to Ask" Single
On September 15, 2017, Niall Horan released his third single from the album, "Too Much to Ask".
October 2017: Release of Flicker Album
On October 20, 2017, Niall Horan released his debut album Flicker, which debuted atop the Billboard 200 and reached number one in Ireland and the Netherlands.
November 2017: Performance at the Country Music Association Awards
On November 8, 2017, Niall Horan performed "Seeing Blind" alongside Maren Morris at the 51st Country Music Association Awards.
2017: Relationship with Hailee Steinfeld
From late 2017 to 2018, Niall Horan was in a relationship with American actress/singer Hailee Steinfeld.
2017: Arnie Award for Charitable Work
In 2017, Niall Horan received an Arnie Award for his work with charities, recognizing his contributions to various causes.
2017: Flicker Album Release
In 2017, Niall Horan released his first album, Flicker, with Capitol Records, which debuted at No. 1 in Ireland and the US, and reached the top three in Australia and the UK.
April 2018: Disclosure of OCD and Anxiety
In April 2018, Niall Horan revealed that he experiences mild OCD and anxiety.
2018: Flicker World Tour
In 2018, Niall Horan embarked on the Flicker World Tour to promote his debut album Flicker.
March 2019: Featured on Julia Michaels' Song
In March 2019, Niall Horan was featured on Julia Michaels' song "What a Time".
October 2019: Release of "Nice to Meet Ya"
In October 2019, Niall Horan released "Nice to Meet Ya", the lead single from his second studio album Heartbreak Weather.
December 2019: Release of "Put a Little Love on Me"
In December 2019, Niall Horan released "Put a Little Love on Me" as the second single from his album Heartbreak Weather.
2019: Involvement in Soccer Aid 2019
In 2019, Niall Horan was a part of the Soccer Aid star lineup to raise funds for UNICEF to benefit children around the world.
February 2020: Release of "No Judgement"
On 7 February 2020, Niall Horan released the album's third single, "No Judgement"
March 2020: Heartbreak Weather Album Release
In March 2020, Niall Horan released his second album, Heartbreak Weather, which debuted at No. 1 in the UK, Ireland, and Mexico, and at No. 4 in the US.
March 2020: Release of Heartbreak Weather Album
On March 13, 2020, Niall Horan released his second studio album, Heartbreak Weather, which debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the UK Albums Chart.
June 2020: Collaboration on "Moral of the Story"
In June 2020, Niall Horan co-wrote a new version of Ashe's song, "Moral of the Story", during the COVID-19 lockdown.
November 2020: Live-Streamed Concert at the Royal Albert Hall
On 7 November 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.
2021: Release of "Our Song" and "Everywhere" Cover
In 2021, Niall Horan and Anne-Marie released a single called "Our Song" and a cover of Fleetwood Mac's song "Everywhere" for the BBC's Children in Need.
2022: Release of "Homecoming: The Road to Mullingar with Lewis Capaldi" TV Special
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 to Prime Video.
February 2023: Release of "Heaven"
On 17 February 2023, "Heaven", the lead single from Niall Horan's third studio album The Show, was released.
March 2023: Performance at the White House
On 17 March 2023, Niall Horan performed "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"
On 28 April 2023, Niall Horan released "Meltdown", the second single from his album The Show.
May 2023: Gina Miles Wins The Voice
In May 2023, Gina Miles, a member of Niall Horan's team, won The Voice, marking Horan's first season as a winning coach.
June 2023: Release of "The Show" Album
In June 2023, Niall Horan released his third studio album, The Show, after releasing the singles "Heaven" in February and "Meltdown" in April.
December 2023: Huntley wins The Voice
On 19 December 2023, Huntley, also 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: The Show Album Release
In 2023, Niall Horan released his third album, The Show, furthering his solo career.
2023: Festival Debut and Performances
In the summer of 2023, Niall Horan made his festival debut at the Boston Calling Music Festival and performed at other festivals, including the Isle of Wight Festival and TRNSMT.
