Irish singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Niall Horan, rose to fame as a member of One Direction. After five albums, all certified gold in France, and two sold-out dates at the Stade de France, the members of One Direction decided to pursue solo careers. Niall Horan released his first single, "This Town," in late 2016, revealing a more mature, pop-folk project. The track now boasts over 300 million streams, including 3 million in France. His first official single, "Slow Hands," was released in spring 2017. Since its release, it has topped global charts and reached #1 on iTunes in 45 countries.