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    14 Things You Need To Know About Hozier

    Find out all you wanted to know about the 'Take Me To Church' star.

    1. Hozier

      1. 1. His real name is Andrew Hozier-Byrne.

      He uses the first part of his double barrelled surname as his chosen artist name.

    2. Bray Ireland

      2. 2. He comes from Bray in Ireland.

      The town is known as the 'Garden Of Ireland'

    3. Hozier 2014

      3. 3. He looks a lot older than he actually is.

      Hozier was born in 1990, which makes him 24 (at the time of this picture of course).

    4. Hozier Take Me To Church Screen Grab

      4. 4. 'Take Me To Church' was the most streamed song of 2014.

      Spotify recently reported the track was streamed 82 MILLION times in one year.

    5. Hozier SNL

      5. 5. He made his U.S debut on Saturday Night Live

      Which is probably regarded by many as the biggest show in America right now.

    6. Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Ariana Grande Victori

      6. 6. He performed at the 2014 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

      Along with international pop stars Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Ariana Grande.

    7. Hozier 2014

      7. 7. He is a pretty tall guy.

      Hozier stands at an impressive 6 ft 5".

    8. Hozier at Benicassim 2014

      8. 8. He is a Grammy nominated artist.

      'Take Me To Church' has been nominated for the 2015 Grammy for 'Song Of The Year'.

    9. Ben Howard performs at Bestival 2012.

      9. 9. He supported Ben Howard at the 2014 iTunes Festival.

      And blew the audience away! (we remember, we were there).

    10. Anúna Hozier

      10. 10. He used to sing in a choir.

      Hozier was part of the Anúna choir, who are still going strong today!

    11. Hozier From Eden

      11. 11. His second single is just as good as his first.

      'From Eden' is a must listen if you already love 'Take Me To Church'.

    12. Midleton whiskey

      12. 12. His favourite whiskey is Midleton.

      He does come from Ireland after all, one of the world's biggest exporters of the spirit. Drink responsibly people.

    13. iPhone 6

      13. 13. He sent his phone number out on his Twitter account so fans could call him.

      Apparently he still has the phone.

    14. Hozier Album Cover

      14. 14. His album cover was painted by his Mum!

      That's one talented family.

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