Hozier: The Irish Voice That’s Now One of the World’s Most Influential
Today, we raise a proud Irish toast to one of our own: Hozier, the Wicklow-born singer-songwriter with a voice as wild and soulful as the Irish coastline, has been named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025.
From the first time we heard “Take Me to Church”, we knew Hozier wasn’t just another artist — he was a force. Now, the world agrees. TIME’s annual list celebrates those who are shaping the future of music, culture, politics, and beyond. And this year, Andrew Hozier-Byrne stands tall among the world’s leading changemakers.
He shares the spotlight with names like Ed Sheeran and Scarlett Johansson, but let’s be honest — when your songs feel like poetry written in the rain and your lyrics carry the weight of myth, Ireland already knew you were something special.
✍️ Written in Praise – By Another Rising Star
In TIME’s tribute, American singer-songwriter Noah Kahan offered heartfelt words about his Irish counterpart. He described Hozier’s music as “beautiful and melancholy, full of symbolism and truth” — the kind of art that feels like it belongs to a better world.
“He had me believing from the first note,” Kahan said. “His music became the barometer for my own. Performing with him was one of the greatest moments of my life.”
Their duet, “Northern Attitude,” brought both artists together in a way that felt natural — like two old souls meeting under Irish skies, even if it happened in a hotel lobby with golf gear and takeaway chips involved.
🌍 A Global Voice with Irish Roots
Hozier is more than an international music star — he’s a storyteller, a poet, and in many ways, a modern bard. You can hear Ireland in his music: in the rhythm of the land, the weight of history, the longing, the hope.
His work continues the proud tradition of Irish musicians whose words echo far beyond our shores. Yet no matter how far his voice travels, it always seems to return home — to the woods of Wicklow, to the rain, to the roots.
📣 Why This Matters
Ireland has always punched above its weight in music and culture. From trad sessions in tiny pubs to Grammy-winning artists on global stages, we bring soul to the world. Hozier’s recognition isn’t just a personal milestone — it’s another chapter in Ireland’s musical story.
So next time you hear his voice drift through your speakers, know this:
You’re not just listening to a song.
You’re hearing Ireland — raw, poetic, powerful.
🎧 Want to Hear the Magic?
Listen to “Northern Attitude” by Noah Kahan featuring Hozier — and let us know in the comments what Hozier track first gave you goosebumps.👇
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