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Irish singer-songwriter and guitarist who gained global fame as a member of One Direction before launching a successful solo career.Born in Mullingar, Ireland, Horan rose to prominence after auditioning for The X Factor UK in 2010. As part of One Direction, he contributed to four chart-topping albums. Following the band's hiatus, he debuted as a solo artist in 2016, blending folk-pop with contemporary sounds across multiple albums.

• Horan was the only One Direction member who regularly played instruments (guitar/piano) during live performances.
• His debut solo single 'This Town' was written in 20 minutes and became a global hit without label backing during One Direction's hiatus.
• He co-founded the golf management company Modest! Golf and launched the charitable Horan & Rose Project supporting children's education.
• Horan served as a coach on The Voice US (2023) while openly discussing his past struggles with anxiety during One Direction's peak fame.