What is Hozier’s full name, when is he next on tour, what are the lyrics to Shrike and is he releasing a new album?
His new EP Nina Cried Power sent fans into a frenzy ahead of his North America tour
HOZIER is an Irish singer best known for his 2013 hit single Take Me To Church.
Here's everything you need to know about him and his upcoming album and tour.
What is Hozier's full name?
Hozier's full name is Andrew Hozier-Byrne.
He was born in Bray - a coastal town south of Dublin.
His debut eponymous album topped the charts in Ireland and around the world in 2014.
In 2018 he saw
What are his biggest hits?
Hozier has released one album entitled Hozier.
It reached No1 in Ireland, No2 in the US and No3 in the UK.
His first single, Take Me To Church, was a global success landing at No2 in Ireland, Canada, the United States and New Zealand as well as the UK.
It rose to No1 in Belgium and Italy.
He won a Billboard Music Award for his album and hit single in 2015.
He also had success in his homeland with singles Nina Cried Power, NFWMB and Shrike.
When is Hozier going on tour?
Hozier is set to go on tour in North America in Sept/Oct 2018.
He will play seven dates, starting in Ottawa, Canada, and ending in Oakland, California.
The singer announced the tour on Twitter on June 11.
He wrote: "Excited to announce my North American tour which will coincide with the releasing of new work.
"The completion of the record is approaching and I'm eager to share it.
"Sincere thanks to you for your continued support. Hope to see you on the road again."
What are the lyrics to Shrike by Hozier?
I couldn't utter my love when it counted
Ah, but I'm singing like a bird, 'bout it now
And I couldn't whisper when you needed it shouted
Ah, but I'm singing like a bird, 'bout it now
Words hung above
But never would form
Like a cry at the final breath that is drawn
Remember me love, when I'm reborn
As a shrike to your sharp and glorious thorn
Had no idea on what ground I was founded
All of that goodness is going with you now
Then when I met you my virtues uncounted
All of my goodness is going with you now
Dragging along, following your form
Hung like the pelt of some prey you had worn
Remember me love, when I'm reborn
As the shrike to your sharp and glorious thorn
I fled to the city with so much discounted
Ah, but I'm flying like a bird to you now
Back to the hedgerows where bodies lay mounted
Ah, but I'm flying like a bird to you now
I was housed by your warmth
But I was transformed
By your grounded and giving and darkening scorn
Remember me love, when I'm reborn
As the shrike to your sharp and glorious thorn
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Is Hozier releasing a new album?
Hozier is set to release a new album in 2018.
A release date has not yet been confirmed.
On September 6
Tweeting on August 31 he wrote: "Can’t wait to share these songs with you #NinaCriedPower"