Harry Edward Styles (born February 01, 1994) was born in Redditch, England. He is a renowned English singer and songwriter. He is professionally known as Harry Styles. He initially rose to fame as a solo contestant on the popular British music competition series, The X Factor in 2010. However, after being eliminated, he was invited back to join the boy band One Direction. The group went on to become one of the most successful boy bands of all time, before going on hiatus in 2016.
In 2017, Styles released his self-titled debut solo album under Columbia Records, which was an instant success. The album debuted at number one in both the UK and the US, becoming one of the top-ten best-selling albums worldwide. Its lead single, "Sign of the Times," also topped the UK Singles Chart. The album showcased Styles' unique vocal range and musical talents, earning him a Grammy Award, two Brit Awards, and three American Music Awards.
Styles' second album, Fine Line, was released in 2019, and debuted atop the US Billboard 200 chart. The album's first-week sales by an English male artist were the biggest ever, and it was praised by both critics and fans alike. Rolling Stone even included it in their "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list in 2020. The album's fourth single, "Watermelon Sugar," topped the US Billboard Hot 100, making Styles one of the few artists to achieve such a feat.
In 2022, Styles released his highly anticipated third album, Harry's House, which shattered records and received critical acclaim. Its lead single, "As It Was," became the year's number-one song globally according to Billboard. In addition to his music career, Styles has also dabbled in acting, appearing in the Christopher Nolan war drama, Dunkirk, and the 2022 films Don't Worry Darling and My Policeman.
Aside from his artistic endeavors, Styles is also well-known for his unique sense of style and fashion, which has made him a trendsetter and a popular culture icon. In 2020, he became the first solo male artist to appear on the cover of Vogue, breaking barriers and challenging gender norms. With his talent, charisma, and fashion-forward sense, Harry Styles has become a cultural icon, and his influence on the music and fashion industry continues to grow.
