Hozier’s debut album goes platinum!

Everyone's favourite Wicklow man Andrew Hozier-Byrne, better known as Hozier, has had an incredible year that just keeps getting better.

After an amazing appearance on Later… With Jools Holland and as he prepares to take America with an appearance on Saturday Night Live, it was revealed that Hozier's debut album has just gone platinum.

His first album, eponymously titled Hozier, has shot to number one in the charts after just one week, with another 10 songs in the Top 100 chart.

Hozier thanked his fans on Twitter for their support.

"I just want to say thanks to all the Irish fans for the massive support, album has gone platinum. News to come about Irish shows. Thank you!"