Andrew John Hozier-Byrne (born 17 March 1990), known professionally as Hozier (/ˈhoʊziər/ HOH-zee-ər), is an Irish musician, singer and songwriter. His music primarily draws from folk, soul and blues, often using religious and literary themes and taking political or social justice stances.
His debut single, "Take Me to Church" (2013), became a rock radio hit in the U.S., peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified multi-platinum in several countries. His eponymous debut studio album (2014) has been certified 6× platinum in Ireland and multi-platinum in several other countries. His EP Nina Cried Power (2018), which featured the title track as a single, reached number one on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart. His second album, Wasteland, Baby! (2019), debuted atop the Irish Albums Chart and the Billboard 200, and was certified gold in the U.S. In late 2022, Hozier collaborated with Bear McCreary for the song "Blood Upon the Snow", intended for the video game God of War: Ragnarök. His third studio album, Unreal Unearth (2023), was released on Rubyworks Records and debuted at number one on the Irish and UK charts. In 2024, he released the EP Unheard, which includes his first number-one single in Ireland, the US, and the UK, "Too Sweet".
He made his musical guest debut on Saturday Night Live on October 11, 2014, the third episode of Season 40, hosted by longtime former cast member Bill Hader. He performs "Take Me to Church" and "Angel of Small Death & the Codeine Scene".
He returned to Saturday Night Live for the 2nd time as the musical guest on December 21, 2024, the tenth episode and Christmas show, as well as the final episode of 2024 of Season 50, hosted by former Ebersol-era and (former SCTV) cast member Martin Short (which he returned to SNL to host for the 5th time and becomes the sixth former cast member to enter the Five-Timers Club). He performed "Too Sweet" and "Fairytale of New York".
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