For a lot of us fans, it's wild to think that there are still people out there who aren't familiar with the talented singer-songwriter Niall Horan. But with his latest turn in one of the four red chairs on The Voice, it's clear that there are some folks who need to become acquainted with him.
Horan returns as a coach in The Voice season 28 on NBC alongside fellow music superstars Reba McEntire, Michael Bublé, and Snoop Dogg. It's not the former boy-bander's first time on the popular singing competition series as a coach, but perhaps there's a few fans of The Voice missed his previous seasons and need some brushing up on Niall Horan.
If you're looking for more details on The Voice season 28 coach, we're sharing some of the most search questions about Horan for a crash course in the musician. Check out five must-know fun facts below, including his history with One Direction, his net worth, and more!
What group was Niall Horan in?
In case you didn't keep up with pop culture in the 2010s or didn't keep up with boy bands, Niall Horan was one of the five founding members of One Direction. He was in the band with Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, and the late Liam Payne. The band was formed in 2010 while competing on the seventh season of the British singing competition series The X Factor.
One Direction released five albums: Up All Night (2011), Take Me Home (2012), Midnight Memories (2013), Four (2014), and Made in the A.M. (2015). Before splitting in 2016 to pursue solo careers, One Direction became one of the most successful boy bands in music history with hit singles like "What Makes You Beautiful" and "Story of My Life." Since the group split, Horan has released three solo albums: Flicker (2017), Heartbreak Weather (2020), and The Show (2023).
Where is Niall Horan from?
Horan was born on Sept. 13, 1993, making his 32 years old in 2025, in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. Although he was in a British boy band, Horan is Irish and was the only member out of the five that isn't from England. Reportedly, he currently resides in both Los Angeles, likely when he's working on music and The Voice, and in London. He auditioned for The X Factor in Dublin when he was 17 after teaching himself to play the guitar when he was 11.
Is Niall Horan married?
As of September 2025, Niall Horan isn't married. However, he has reportedly been dating Amelia Woolley since 2020 and have made limited public appearances together since then, including Liam Payne's funeral in November 2024. Woolley inspired a number of love songs on Horan's album The Show. Before his latest relationship, Horan was linked to actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld in 2017 and 2018. Before then, Horan was also linked to British singer Ellie Goulding.
Did Niall Horan win The Voice?
As a contestant, Horan didn't win The Voice, and that's because he didn't compete on the series. He and his One Direction bandmate competed on The X Factor as solo acts before being formed as a group. Unfortunately, One Direction didn't win The X Factor season 7. They placed third behind winner Matt Cardle and runner-up Rebecca Ferguson. The following season, girl group Little Mix, who were also formed on the series, became the first and only group to win and also went on to success.
But as a coach on The Voice, Horan appeared on the series as a coach twice before returning for season 28. He first became a coach with season 23 in 2023. His team member Gina Miles went on to win the season. Horan returned as a coach for season 24 later that same year and won again with his contestant Huntley. He's in an elite group of coaches who have scored back-to-back wins.
What is Niall Horan's net worth?
Reportedly, Niall Horan has an estimated net worth of between $60 million and $70 million as of 2025. Most of his earnings come from his career as a singer-songwriter, beginning with his work as a One Direction member and now as a solo musician with multiple tours under his belt. In addition to endorsements, Horan also obviously earns income from being a coach on The Voice, for which he's reported to earn about $8 million per season.