Niall James Horan is an Irish singer-songwriter who first gained fame as a member of One Direction, one of the best-selling boy bands ever, formed in 2010 through The X Factor. After the group went on hiatus in 2016, Horan launched his solo career with Capitol Records, releasing three albums: Flicker, Heartbreak Weather, and The Show. His debut solo album, Flicker, reached number one in Ireland and the United States, featuring hit singles like This Town and Slow Hands. Heartbreak Weather also topped the charts in several countries, and The Show followed in 2023, led by singles such as Heaven and Meltdown.