Niall Horan Net Worth 2024: How Much is the ‘Slow Hands’ Singer Worth?

Niall Horan net worth is estimated to be around $70 million as of 2024. Niall Horan is an Irish singer-songwriter born on September 13, 1993. He gained fame as part of the boy band One Direction. The band was formed in 2010 during “The X Factor” competition and went on to release five successful albums making them one of the top-selling boy bands ever.

Since One Direction took a break in 2016, Horan has pursued a solo career under Capitol Records. He has released three albums so far: “Flicker” in 2017, “Heartbreak Weather” in 2020, and “The Show” in 2023. Flicker topped the charts in Ireland and the US and reached high positions in Australia and the UK. His singles “This Town” and “Slow Hands” were hits worldwide.

“Heartbreak Weather” released in March 2020 also reached No. 1 in the UK Ireland and Mexico and No. 4 in the US. Horan’s latest album “The Show” came out in June 2023 featuring singles like “Heaven” and “Meltdown” released earlier that year.

What is Niall Horan Net Worth in 2024?

Niall Horan is an Irish singer-songwriter with a net worth of $70 million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Niall Horan’s net worth primarily comes from his career as a singer and songwriter.

He gained fame as a member of the band One Direction, which enjoyed immense global success. As a solo artist after the band went on hiatus, Niall released successful albums and singles that further boosted his earnings through music sales, concerts, and royalties.

Additionally, he has ventured into endorsements and investments, leveraging his popularity to secure lucrative deals with brands. His net worth also benefits from his tours and appearances, solidifying his status as a financially successful musician.

Niall Horan’s Early Life

Niall James Horan was born on September 13, 1993, in Mullingar, Ireland. He has an older brother named Greg, born in 1987. His parents, Bobby Horan and Maura Gallagher separated when he was five. After living with their mom for a year Niall and Greg moved in with their dad.

When Greg got a guitar for his 15th birthday, Niall eventually started playing it at age 11 after it sat unused for a while. He taught himself guitar by watching YouTube. Niall’s singing talent was noticed by his aunt one day in the car when he began singing mistaking it for the radio.

During his teenage years, Niall performed at the Mullingar Arts Centre to raise funds for the local football team the Shamrocks. He also got a chance to perform with Lloyd Daniels, a former X Factor contestant at the Academy Club in Dublin.

Niall Horan’s Career

The X Factor and One Direction

In 2010, at just 16 years old Niall Horan auditioned for “The X Factor” in Dublin. He sang “So Sick” and got mixed feedback from the judges. Louis Walsh liked him but Cheryl Cole and guest judge Katy Perry thought he needed more time to develop. Simon Cowell voted yes, Cole voted no, Walsh voted yes, and Perry voted yes so he moved to the next round.

At boot camp, Niall sang “Champagne Supernova” but didn’t make it through. Guest judge Nicole Scherzinger suggested forming a group with four other boys who also didn’t advance. The judges agreed and that’s how Niall, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik came together to form One Direction. Harry came up with the band’s name thinking it would sound great when announced on live shows.

During their time on “The X Factor,” they finished third and Simon Cowell signed them to a record deal worth £2 million. They started recording their first album in Los Angeles in early 2011. Their debut single “What Makes You Beautiful” came out in September 2011 and became a big hit worldwide. Their first album “Up All Night” topped the charts in the UK and Ireland and was later a success internationally making them the first UK group to debut at number one in the US with their first album.

The band’s success continued with more hit singles and albums including “Take Me Home” and “Midnight Memories” which broke records and set new milestones in the music industry. Their tours like the “Up All Night Tour” and the “Where We Are Tour” were hugely successful making them one of the highest-grossing groups of all time in concert history.

After releasing several successful albums and singles including “Made in the A.M.” One Direction decided to take a break in 2015 leaving fans eagerly awaiting their return.

Flicker and Heartbreak Weather

In September 2016, Niall Horan released his first single “This Town” with Capitol Records. It reached number 9 on the UK Singles Chart and number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

In May 2017, he released “Slow Hands” his second single which also hit the top 10 in the UK and top 20 in the US. Horan then started a global tour Flicker Sessions 2017 in August to promote his debut album “Flicker”. The album came out in October 2017 and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart as well as topping charts in Ireland and the Netherlands.

In 2018, he continued touring with the Flicker World Tour and contributed “Finally Free” to the SmallFoot soundtrack earning an award nomination. He also recorded a live album called “Flicker: Featuring the RTÉ Concert Orchestra”.

Niall Horan collaborated with Julia Michaels on “What a Time” in March 2019. His second studio album “Heartbreak Weather” released its lead single “Nice to Meet Ya” in October 2019 followed by “Put a Little Love on Me” in December 2019. He planned the “Nice to Meet Ya Tour” for 2020 but it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In February 2020, Horan released “No Judgement” as the third single from “Heartbreak Weather”. The album itself debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the UK Albums Chart in March 2020. During lockdown, he co-wrote a new version of Ashe’s song “Moral of the Story” released in June 2020.

In 2021, Niall Horan collaborated with Anne-Marie on the single “Our Song” and covered Fleetwood Mac’s “Everywhere” for BBC’s Children in Need with other UK musicians. In 2022, his TV special “Homecoming: The Road to Mullingar with Lewis Capaldi” sponsored by Guinness aired on Virgin Media Ireland and later on Prime Video.

The Show

Moving on to his third studio album “The Show” Horan released the lead single “Heaven” in February 2023 which debuted at number 4 on the Irish singles chart. He performed the song at the White House for President Joe Biden and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration in March 2023. The second single “Meltdown” dropped in April 2023 preceding the album’s release. “The Show” debuted at number 1 in eight countries including Ireland and the UK and reached number 2 in the US.

Niall Horan also made his festival debut at the Boston Calling Music Festival and is set to perform at other festivals like the Isle of Wight Festival and TRNSMT in the summer of 2023.

Niall Horan’s Personal Life

Niall Horan who is Catholic and is also the godfather to his nephew enjoyed playing various sports during his childhood like golf, football, and Gaelic football. He’s a fan of the English football team Derby County. In 2010, while playing football he injured his knee leading to a diagnosis of a floating kneecap.

This issue continued with a notable incident in 2013 where he dislocated his knee on stage during a concert in Belgium. Niall Horan underwent major reconstructive surgery in the United States in January 2014 followed by rigorous physical therapy with Chelsea’s team and their therapist in Surrey.

In April 2018, Niall Horan shared that he experiences mild OCD and anxiety. His romantic life has included dating American actress/singer Hailee Steinfeld from late 2017 to 2018 and currently, he’s been with account manager Amelia Woolley since 2020. Horan divides his time between Los Angeles and South London.

Additionally, Horan is colorblind finding it challenging to distinguish between orange and red green and yellow, and various shades of blue and purple.

Niall Horan’s Other ventures

In 2016, Niall Horan and Mark McDonnell started Modest Golf a company that manages golf affairs. In early 2023, Horan joined the coaching team for the 23rd season of The Voice. He returned for the 24th season later that year.

On May 23, 2023, Gina Miles from Horan’s team won The Voice making Horan the winning coach in his first season. Then on December 19, 2023, Huntley also from Horan’s team won the 24th season making Horan the winning coach for the second time in a row.

Niall Horan’s Charity

In 2010, Niall Horan campaigned for the Labour Party. As a former member of One Direction, he backed Comic Relief in 2013 and joined the Action 1D campaign in 2015. This campaign aims to fight extreme poverty inequality and climate change with the support of millions of fans.

In May 2014, Horan organized the Charity Football Challenge at Leicester City’s King Power Stadium to raise funds for Irish Autism Action. The event drew 10000 spectators and collected about £300000 for the charity.

In 2016, Niall Horan continued his support for Irish Autism Action by creating special limited edition T-shirts. He also participated in the Soccer Aid matches in 2016 and 2019 to raise money for UNICEF benefiting children globally.

Horan is actively involved in the Drive, Chip, and Putt initiative which encourages young golfers. He advocates for increasing female participation in golf and supports better promotion and backing for women golfers.

Since 2016, Niall Horan along with golfer Justin Rose has organized charity shows called “Horan & Rose” to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and The Black Heart Foundation.

In 2017, Horan was honored with an Arnie Award for his charitable contributions.

He has publicly supported causes such as the Repeal of the Eighth Amendment and the Black Lives Matter movement.

On November 7, 2020, Niall Horan held a special live-streamed concert at the Royal Albert Hall to support his touring crew and We Need Crew during the COVID-19 pandemic.