May 2016- Harry made his acting debut when he was cast as a British soldier in Christopher Nolans WWII drama, Dunkirk. A Comprehensive Timeline of Harry Styles' Solo Career So Far March 30, 2017 Emily Karr One year ago, One Direction officially went on hiatus, and while the boys promised that the break wasn't forever, anticipation instantly formed about what each band member was going to do on their own. He subsequently signed a solo contract with RCA Records, and released his debut album, Mind of Mine, the following year. As mentioned, Styles and Malik were the two primary power-moment 1D guys and Styles hasnt lost that prowess in his own music, but now its set to heavier guitar that he matches with vocals more risqu than he attempted in the 1D days. Just months after Zayn left the group, the rest of One Direction announced they were going on a hiatus. Inherently, all five still carry a pop influence in their music, but have each found a unique lane. This came as a bit of a shock to the fanbase, not just because they were stunned and disappointed at the potential band break up, but because Harry had been tipped as the frontrunner for a solo career. 7pm - 10pm, Genie In A Bottle Unlike Tomlinsons trio of EDM-influenced pop hits, Paynes three releases are all rather different, so its hard to tell exactly which direction Payne is going to take musically. "People are often afraid to admit difficulties, but I don't believe that there should be a struggle with anything that's the truth. RT @reviewjournal: It was an ear-piercing experience in June 2012, when One Direction was the hottest boy band in the land. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. 30 Apr 2023 03:30:04 Were a little over a week away from Harrys solo launch and man, those words are simply music to my ears. Dev Griffin Liam Payne, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Harry Styles of One Direction in 2015. 1 album not just in America but in the UK as well, Harrys self-titled album didnt have the impact of a One Direction album. "I didn't want to exhaust our fan base," hetoldRolling Stone. One year ago, One Direction officially went on hiatus, and while the boys promised that the break wasnt forever, anticipation instantly formed about what each band member was going to do on their own. He writhes topless with glistening wet hair in an orgy of male and female bodies, he tries to make out with a gigantic fish and uses watermelons as a metaphor for cunnilingus. I love it.. This past summer, Louis' song "Two of Us," won Choice Song at the Teen Choice Awards. Zaynshigh-profile relationship with international modelGigiHadidcould probably have its own stand-alone article (Lady Gaga agrees), but in terms ofZaynscareer, the moments to highlight here are the times they flaunted their modeling skills together. It is their first video to hit this milestone. But what has the beautiful godsend Harry Styles been doing since last March besides cutting his long, famous locks, you ask? This content is imported from youTube. Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. In March of 2017, Harry shook up expectations with a slow, glam-rock ballad that barely broke a sweat, pivoting hard from One Directions synthy, hooky, gleaming pop melodies and proving he had his own sound and his own agenda. Since One Directions 2016 split, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik have had varying levels of success in the music industry. See Which Stars Have Gotten Engaged in 2023, Taylor Swift Sings About 'Falling Back in Love' on New Duet After Split, Meghan King Wears 'Fk You' Sweatshirt to Kids School, Jim Edmonds Reacts, in the years after 1D went their separate ways. His debut single finally debuted in January 2016, with "Pillowtalk" immediately going to No. Throughout the tour, Harry showed his support for theLGBTQ, including helping a fancome out to her mom by reading aloud a sign she made, waving a rainbow pride flagaround and attaching it to his mic stand after it was thrown on stag, and at a concert in London, audience members held up their phones and used colored light filters to create a giant light-up rainbow Pride flag display. Certainly, it established the bar Harry was aiming for, even if he didnt quite clear it on first try. One Direction performed " What Makes You Beautiful ," " One Thing ," and "More Than This" on the Today Show. Sept. 7, 2017: Zayn releases the song and music video Dusk Till Dawn, featuring Sia. But his most recent single, "Both Ways," is facing major backlash, with#LiamPayneIsOverParty becoming a worldwide Trending topic on Twitter after its release earlier this month after peoplewere outraged by the sexual lyrics, which revealed his girlfriend might be bisexual and accused him of "fetishizing" people's sexual identity. This year, fans will be celebrating 10-years since One Direction was formed. It is the band's most attended tour to date. Nov. 2, 2017: A Manchester grocery store reportedly bans the sale of kiwi fruits to young women after Harry slips on one thrown at the stage by an audience member at his London show. But this era of talent shows, it is dangerous and some people just don't know what they are getting into.". Now, when he gets there, youll know a little bit of the story behind how he did it. There are things I address in the book that are very personal to me, things that I have never told anyone, things I still find hard to talk about. Its no surprise that One Direction have the most dedicated fanbase who always remember all the important details, and theyve stumbled on another revelation. Id love for us to get in a room at some point. May 19, 2017: Liam releases his first solo single, Strip That Down, featuring Quavo. It's been just over 4 years since One Direction went on hiatus, and just over 5 years since Zayn left to pursue his solo career - but how well do you still remember everything about the band? Career: After a five-year wait, Louis finally revealed his debut solo album was ready, announcing on Instagram he would be dropping the full-length EP, Walls, on Jan. 31, 2020, making him the fifth and final member of the band to release a solo outing. The album art was premiered when Zayn performed Its You onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in February 2016 and received comparisons to Lil Waynes album art forTha Carter IIIin 2008 each man opting for a baby picture of himself covered in present-day tattoos. pic.twitter.com/jMc0P8wVDB. 1 on Billboards Artist 100 chart (no other group has ever had even one member top this chart). It was pure fan fodder, and sparked a lot of funny, sweet moments, further proving Harry was a lot more than just a musician. Michael Jacksons life. I don't, no, I'm very much single. April 18, 2017: Harry covers Rolling Stone and says he's not opposed to a 1D reunion. Although Maliks early departure from the group hinted that his music would also be a departure from the pop-rock hits One Direction became known for, the booming bass and NSFW lyrics (like In the bed all day, bed all day, bed all day/ Fucking and fighting of his debut single Pillowtalk made it very clear that his PG-related days were over. "People saw strength in that, and they didn't seem to expect it from a guy, but they expect it from a female, which to me is crazy. His appearance last weekend was a shift in cultural consciousness for him, as everyone not just pop fans or 1D fans was talking about, and praising, the work of Harry Styles. The rock ballad spawned plenty of other classic comparisons, with the climb of the chorus mirroring David Bowies Life on Mars and Styles wailing finale bringing Foreigners I Want to Know What Love Is to mind. We're all human," he said. That's just the way it is,"he told British Vogue. 1 (2020s Watermelon Sugar, No. 10 (2017s Strip That Down featuring Quavo), Albums: 2 (2020s Walls, 2022's Faith in the Future), Singles: 11 (2016s Just Hold On featuring Steve Aoki; 2017s Back to You featuring Bebe Rexha and Digital Farm Animals, Miss You; 2019s Two of Us, Kill My Mind, We Made It, Dont Let It Break Your Heart; 2020's Walls; 2022's "Bigger Than Me," "Out of My System," "Silver Tongues"), Billboard Hot 100 Peak: No. 13 March. Harry - FastFood Bowie (like a Direct-to-DVD sequel) Zayn - FastFood R&B (made for the white girls to enjoy -> safe) Louis - faceless EDM guy noone cares about, collabs with irrelevant artists like Bebe Rexha. While he said in his statement that he was "leaving because I want to be a normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the spotlight," he immediately went into the studio to work on his solo endeavors. This begs the question: how big of a role does he actually have?! Upbeat tracks like Since Were Alone make it pretty safe to argue that Horan has stayed closest to the wholesome One Direction vibe, especially the material on the groups latter two albums. Following his self- imposed hiatus Styles pursued his solo career, signing a record deal with 'Columbia Records.' Additionally, Styles has also appeared in television and film, including the 'Nickelodeon' series 'iCarly,' documentary concert film 'One Direction: This Is Us,' and the feature film 'Dunkirk.' As for where hell end up overall, well wait and see, but clearly hes doing things right for now. Im not sure people realize that, but I am, he writes. The album sparked the singles, "Best Song Ever," "Story of My Life," "Midnight Memories," and "You & I". It's all here: their X Factor journey . Dont take it personally, Directioners, but heres our definitive ranking. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Married At First Sight Australia star Bronte Schofield breaks silence on Harrison, Holly Willoughby's This Morning outfit today: How to get her pleated lemon skirt from. 61 on the Billboard 200 chart. The band came in third place in the finals, with Rebecca Ferguson scooping second place and Matt Cardle first place. I think it would be the best thing, he explained, noting that all of his former bandmates have discussed a comeback mission and have said it outside, but weve just not said it to each other. He joked, theres a song in there somewhere. Stay tuned! Id love for us to get in a room at some point. While dating The Originals star Danielle Campbell, Louis welcomed his son Freddie in January 2016, tweeting, "He is healthy and pretty amazing :) I'm very happy!!". Horan, meanwhile, inked a deal with Capitol Records in September 2016, and released his first album, Flicker, in October 2017. Like Horan, Tomlinson has a bit of a softer tone to his voice, but also has the capability to belt when he wants. One Direction released their debut single What Makes You Beautiful in 2012. While Strip That Down was a bold move into a more hip-hop sound, Payne dabbled in dance on the Zedd team-up Get Low and most recent single Bedroom Floor highlights his falsetto through a combination of pop, EDM and hip-hop. An age-old maxim in the world of pop music is that what you do when you leave a band is far more important than what you did IN the band. Nolan says he was unaware that Harry was so famous when he cast him in the role. But his fans, bereft at the thought of not seeing One Direction tour for many years if ever again channeled their grief into something productive and turned out in droves for his first tour. One Direction is celebrating their 10th anniversary on July 23, 2020. Supposedly, he impressed the directors so much thatthey wrote him into more scenes. Personal life: Since the band's hiatus, Louis has suffered several tragic losses. September 2016- AnOther Man magazine photographed Harry in his first solo photoshoot since the hiatus and it was also the first real taste of what hewas going to be like as an artist on his own. From solo music, to an adorable friendship with none other than Scottish Lewis Capaldi, Niall is enjoying an incredible career!. To commemorate their anniversary, here are their 10 biggest career moments. "What's feminine and what's masculine, what men are wearing and what women are wearing it's like there are no lines any more," he told The Face of his gender-fluid style choices. In 2010's The X Factor, One Direction was formed by Simon Cowell when Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Liam Payne and Zayn Malik who all auditioned as solo artists were put together. (Remember the meltdowns that were had over Harry cutting his hair for the role?). Ouch. Plus, Niall is releasing songs off his second album and Zayn has been busy dropping collabsafter becoming the first member to leave the band and release his own music. 12pm - 4pm, Wish You The Best O ne Direction star Harry Styles has officially signed a record deal with Columbia Records, the same label of his former boyband, Billboard reports. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. Louis was the first member of the band to become a father, with E! Once again, Harry proved his versatility and all-around agreeable nature by hosting a week of Late Night With James Corden. Picture: PA/Twitter One Direction fans have been reminiscing about the boys after realising Harry Styles,. 1 on the Billboard 200. May 25, 2017: Niall covers Billboard and tells the magazine that he and the lads have not discussed how long the break will last. More recently, on the cover ofVogues August2017issue, the couple discussed (controversially, it turned out) sharing closets and gender fluidity in wardrobe. Yes, his debut, self-titled album in 2017 was a bit too serious for our liking, but Harry has always been the most natural pop star of the five, and its been a joy to see him ratify this ambition in last years blockbuster Fine Line. They had the first album in a decade that sold more than one million copies in the UK. There is buzz that the duet will receive an Oscar nomination, as it has already won Best Collaboration at the 2017 MTV Music Video Awards. March 24, 2017: Zayn releases the song "Still Got Time," featuring PARTYNEXTDOOR. The band 5 Seconds of Summer served as their opening act. Like many good boy bands,One Direction broke up, going on an indefinite hiatus in 2016. They chat here and there but it's been casual.". ", "They went through a phase where they took time apart and weren't communicating at all, but they have been in touch recently," our source said. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of the most popular songs of the summer. Adore You, especially, is the best track ever released by a 1D-alumni, and one of the best post-boyband singles ever, period. (We'll always have bops like "Style," "I Knew You Were Trouble" and "Out of the Woods" to remember "Haylor" by.). After his departure, the rest of the band members didn't really speak with Malik. Fun fact: The beach that "WMYB" was filmed on is the same beach that Styles' "Watermelon Sugar" video was filmed on. This is true for some of the biggest stars pop culture has ever seen, those who made the most of every moment of post-band freedom, from Michael Jackson, to Diana Ross, Beyonce to George Michael. C'mon,Harry actually ate a scorpion to avoidranking his former bandmates' solo music while guest-hosting The Late Late Show earlier this week. "Thank you very much everyone for your patience.". They kept pretty mum most of last year until Niall released This Town in September and Louis dropped Just Hold On a few months later. I'm like the anti-christ version of what Harry is.". The lead single, "Nice to Meet Ya," which he co-wrote in less than day, has performed well on the charts, and he is set to embark on his Nice to Meet Ya tour in 2020. Note: For the purposes of this exercise, Zayn will be included because (1) he didn't leave that long before they announced the hiatus and (2) he appears on four of the band's five albums. Being in One Direction gave its former members a head start for their solo careers, but it's not as smooth sailing as it seems to be. Hes great, hes really, really great. And Ive got a lot of love for the man. "Pillowtalk" January 2016. [jwplayer 00QeFU35-zhNYySv2] Zain Javadd "Zayn" Malik (born January 12, 1993), also known mononymously as Zayn, is a former member of British-Irish band One Direction. The two are still together. As the quintet has grown up and gone on to independent careers, Harry Styles has become a solo superstar. Voguewith girlfriendGigiHadid April 2016 (and August 2017). The pair confirmed their marriage by sharing a glimpse at their wedding day on Instagram. Nov. 19, 2017: Niall performs "Slow Hands" at the American Music Awards and wears a hat that causes a stir. Dec. 9, 2016: Zayn releases I Dont Wanna Live Forever, a collaboration with Taylor Swift featured on the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack. All rights reserved. 11 (2017s Slow Hands), Concert Tours:2 (2017s Flicker Sessions;2018s Flicker World Tour), EPs: 2(2018s First Time, 2020's Midnight Hour), Singles: 13 (2017s Strip That Down featuring Quavo, Get Low featuring Zedd, Bedroom Floor; 2018s For You featuring Rita Ora, Familiar featuring J Balvin, First Time featuring French Montana, Polaroid featuring Jonas Blue and Lennon Stella; 2019s Stack It Up featuring A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, All I Want (For Christmas), Live Forever featuring Cheat Codes; 2020s Midnight with Alesso,Naughty List featuringDixieDAmelio; 2021's "Sunshine"), Billboard Hot 100 Peak: No. The classic rock sound makes it possible for him to be more fearless in his delivery, which is displayed in feistier tracks like the thrashing Kiwi, and more intimate feels like those in acoustic opener Meet Me in the Hallway. Styles was always a standout vocalist in One Direction, but the rough-around-the-edges sound of his solo material almost feels like he has been reborn into another era one he was always supposed to be part of. The tour was released on DVD in December 2014. After its release in May 2017, it sold one million copies in the US that year alone, reaching No. During their break from the band, all members have gone on to pursue solo careers. Yes, it appears so my friends. Pillowtalk debuted andpeaked at No. Click here! Debut single This Town was a cute little acoustic ditty, but it was in Slow Hands that he found something truly special and, dare we say, even became a little sexy? Personal life: Just five months after his split with 1D, Zayn had another breakup: After three years together, Zayn and Perrie Edwards, the Little Mix singer who he met while competing on The X Factor, called off their engagement (following rumors of infidelity on his part). While he may have technically been on a hiatus from music since the summer of 2018, Harry doubled down on his cultural icon status by co-hosting the Met Gala with Lady Gaga, and even rocking a sheer, black ruffled ensemble that everyone quickly agreed fit the theme of camp to a T. Slyly, confidently sliding in at the end of the year, Harry returned just a few weeks ago with his first new music in two years. edit this day. After rumors of a romance with supermodel Naomi Campbell, Liam began dating Maya Henry, 19, in September, with the new couple making their red carpet debut at the 2019 British Fashion Awards. Is the wait finally over? One of the biggest accomplishments of a singer's career is performing at Madison Square Garden, the third largest venue on the planet. In 2014, One Direction set another record when they embarked on their headlining concert tour, Where We Are Tour, in support of "Midnight Memories." The video won two MTV Music Video Awards- best pop video and most share-worthy video. He knows what to do and how to do it. 2013 saw the band release their third album, Midnight Memories. And Ive got a lot of love for the man. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. When Zayn Malik slammed the door on his tenure as one-fifth of One Direction on March 25, 2015, heannouncedin an official statementon that fateful day,I am leaving because I want to be a normal 22-year-old.. Brittany is a List Writer- Pop Culture and Reality TV for TheThings.com. The band then announced they would be taking an 18-month hiatus, which turned out to be almost 5 years. He's much softer than me. Liam Payne Age: 26 Instagram Followers:18.3 million Twitter Followers: 32.9 million. One Direction solo songs reacted to by Adults! Below, Us Weekly breaks down the five guys solo careers by the numbers: Albums: 3 (2017s Harry Styles, 2019s Fine Line, 2022's Harry's House), Singles: 13 (2017s Sign of the Times, Two Ghosts, Kiwi; 2019s Lights Up, Adore You; 2020s Falling, Watermelon Sugar, Golden 2021s Treat People With Kindness, Fine Line; 2022s As It Was, Late Night Talking, "Music for a Sushi Restaurant"), Billboard Hot 100 Peak: No. The song became a hit and solidified their place as the UK's next top boy band. In December 2016, Zayncombined superpowers with Taylor Swift (who also happens to be one of Gigis best friends) for the song I Dont Wanna Live Forever featured on theFifty Shades Darkersoundtrack. The label signed him for three solo albums an obvious victory for Harry fans, yet a huge loss foranyone withhopes of an eventual 1Dreunion. Here, a complete history of everything the lads of 1D have gotten up to since they went their separate ways. RT @reviewjournal: It was an ear-piercing experience in June 2012, when One Direction was the hottest boy band in the land. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. I think it would be the best thing, he explained, noting that all of his former bandmates have discussed a comeback mission and have said it outside, but weve just not said it to each other. He joked, theres a song in there somewhere.. And guess what? She hopes to one day become a red carpet reporter and interview her favorite celebrities. Dec. 10, 2016: Louis makes his first solo appearance on the Steve Aoki song Just Hold On.. Harry shook the world Saturday, March 25th when he posted three blank squares on Instagram, just like he did before the AnOther Man cover story. When it comes to musically reconnecting, Payne is open to a possible 1D reunion in the future. pic.twitter.com/HZIWAhVVal, One person wrote: My day just got a whole lot worse [crying emoji].. Below, Us Weekly breaks down the five guys solo careers by the numbers: Credit: John Shearer/Invision/AP/Shutterstock. In fact, Payne revealed in June 2021 that he and Styles had recently caught up following the Watermelon Sugar singers first Grammy win earlier that year. They each put out a series of one-off singles in the years after 1D went their separate ways but did not release full-length albums right away. I mean, look at the stuff I put out and the stuff Harry puts out. "It definitely was 'young love. "I wanted to write my stories, things that happened to me. Career: Out of all the 1D boys, Niall may have been the most underestimated when it came to predictions for their post-band life. Inherently, all five still carry a pop influence in their music, but have each found a unique lane. His reasoning was that he wanted to be a normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the spotlight. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). April 5, 2016: Zayn and Gigi appear in a Vogue photo spread shot by Mario Testino. And when you compare their music, it's sort of true, with Liam adding an R&B flavor to his pop music, collaborating with artists like Wiz Khalifa, Zedd and Pharrell Williams. I hope that there are things in the book that contextualize some of the moments and memories we have all shared together. Liam also releases a song called Bedroom Floor.. As the quintet has grown up and gone on to independent careers, Harry Styles has become a solo superstar. They put out five albums, which sold 50 million copies worldwide, have broken records, stole the hearts of fans, and brought happiness to so many people. He says he's still proud of his work with 1D, despite what people think. We cant believe it either. Relevant to the books description, the 24-year-old took to his Twitter in June to reveal his ongoing battle against anxiety disorder. Louis Tomlinsons Always You Lyrics & Meaning Decoded. "Just wanted to thank everyone for their lovely words over the past couple of weeks," Louis tweeted. ", Zayn MalikAge: 26 Instagram Followers: 31.3 million Twitter Followers: 28.5 million, Career: Of course, the pressure was on for Zayn to deliver after he was the member to initiate the band's end, announcing his departure from the group on March 25, 2015 (aka D-Day for Gen-Z). 3 Might Make You An Emotional Wreck, How Bail Bag Helps The Formerly Incarcerated Get Back On Their Feet, Advice From A Finance Pro For How To Survive (And Thrive) In This Economy, Why We Shouldnt Forget About The Game Stop Short Squeeze, Five Cities Where Latinx Street Art Is Alive And Well, Travel Budgeting Pro Gabby Beckford Shares Her Best Financial Advice For 2023 Adventures, We Blind Tested Our Favorite Fast Food Double Cheeseburgers & Crowned A New Champ, How To Actually, Truly Buy Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon For Real, Were Picking The Very Best Air Jordan IIIs Of All Time, In Control: Quentin Grimes Is Writing His Own Story With The Knicks, Amanda Renner On Getting To Dig Deeper With Player Interviews At The Masters, Charlotte Flair Continues To Carve Out My Own Path Ahead Of WrestleMania 39, Maxo Decries The Face Of Stone Portrayed By A Fake Friend For UPROXX Sessions, Talib Kweli & Cormega On The Realness II, Nas, The Firm, Large Pro, Queens, Luh Tyler Goes Behind The Video For His Law & Order Visual, Sandra Mejia Is Bringing The Healing Power Of Plants To The Green Desert Of South Central Los Angeles, Harrys self-titled album didnt have the impact of a One Direction album, immortalized the magical experience in writing. Since Columbia had already been releasing One Directions music, this was a no-brainer decision, but in a more of a shake-up, Harry also signed with new management during this time. He left the band on 25 March 2015, to pursue a solo music career. He subsequently signed a solo contract with RCA Records, and released his debut album, Mind of Mine, the following year. But he has proceeded to be anything but a normal 23 or 24-year-old externally validated by winning the 2016 American Music Award for New Artist of the Year. The next month, he toldTeen Vogue on the subject,Im not always trying to be pretentious or say something that I think is going to change the world. The number-one thing was I wanted to be honest. Harry just gets it, doesnt he? A Definitive Timeline of Everything One Direction's Done Since the Hiatus, Every Surprise Song from Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. After Harry, Niall is set to be the second 1D member to serve solo as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live on Dec. 14. He called me because he has a sixth sense for if Im struggling or if one of us is in trouble, I feel like. Talk about owning the rock vibes. Paynes debut, LP1, dropped in December 2019, while Tomlinsons Walls hit retailers in January 2020. The next day, Louis congratulates Niall on his success via Twitter and Niall responds that theyll have guaranteed pints before Christmas in London., thanks Tommo. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies, Yeah, I did speak to Harry, and it was really lovely, Payne said during an Instagram Live at the time. Timeline of Min Yoongi. Talk about full circle. He was 1/5 of the world's biggest boyband of all time, but Niall James Horan has been making moves since One Direction announced a 'indefinite hiatus' back in 2016. Dubbed one of thebest dressed man in the world by GQ UK, Harry proved to be a fashion industry darling when he was selected to serve as one of the co-chairs for the 2019 Met Gala, along with Lady Gaga and Serena Williams. Horan even called it the "Best night of their lives.". But, truthfully, in just a few years time, Harry has gone from one of five beloved members of a whole crew, to bona fide solo pop star. When they were a unit, the quintet was able to go in, well, one direction musically. It happens all the time. Since One Direction announced their extended hiatus in 2015, all four members five if you count Zayn have pursued solo careers, and so far they've all been decently successful. "I didn't want to write 'stories,'" Harry told Rolling Stone working on the album. Also on Nov. 8, Niall performed "Seeing Blind" at the CMA Awards with country singer Maren Morris. Louis had a helping hand in some of One Directions greatest latter-career hits, so hes clearly a talented pop writer, which makes his detour into BritPop all the more confusing. But in July 2018, after weeks of speculation, the couple announced their split, with Liam saying in a statement, "Cheryl and I are sad to announce that we are going our separate ways.
