Louis Tomlinson

About

Louis Tomlinson, born on December 24, 1991, in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, is a widely acclaimed singer and songwriter. He achieved international fame as a member of the boy band One Direction, which was formed on the reality TV show 'The X Factor' in 2010. Following the band's hiatus in 2016, Tomlinson embarked on a solo career, releasing top-charting singles like "Just Hold On" and "Back to You". Besides his music career, he also tried his hand at acting and appeared on the television drama "If I Had You". Extremely popular among fans, his philanthropic efforts have also earned him much respect.

Associated With

Louis Tomlinson, a member of the world-renowned British boy band, One Direction, has had numerous associations with key players in the entertainment industry. His collaboration with Sony Music and Syco Music, owned by Simon Cowell who initially formed One Direction, has been instrumental in shaping his music career. As a songwriter, he has worked with musicians like Steve Aoki, Bebe Rexha, and Digital Farm Animals for various songs. Tomlinson made his acting debut on the British drama "Waterloo Road," prior to his music career. In the sphere of romantic relationships, he's been tied to high-profile individuals like Danielle Campbell, Briana Jungwirth with whom he has a child, and Eleanor Calder, whom he has dated on and off.

Career Highlights

• Louis Tomlinson first shot to fame as a part of One Direction, formed during the seventh series of the British television singing competition 'The X Factor' in 2010.
• The band's debut album, 'Up All Night', was a significant success and became the UK's fastest-selling debut album in 2011.
• One Direction's second album, 'Take Me Home', topped charts in more than 35 countries, and its lead single "Live While We're Young" debuted at number one on UK Singles Chart in 2012.
• Their third album, 'Midnight Memories', became the best-selling album worldwide that year in 2013.
• The band's fourth album, 'Four', was released, peaking at number one in 18 countries in 2014.
• As a part of One Direction, Tomlinson won the American Music Award for Artist of the Year in 2014.
• In 2015, One Direction released their fifth album, 'Made In The AM', making them the only band to have their first five albums debut at number one in the Billboard 200.
• Tomlinson released his debut solo single 'Just Hold On' with Steve Aoki, which debuted at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart in 2016.
• His second single 'Back to You' featuring Bebe Rexha, became another top 10 hit on the UK Chart and reached the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2017.
• He went on to become a judge on 'The X Factor', where he won with his mentee Dalton Harris in 2018.
• Tomlinson released his debut solo album, 'Walls' in 2020. Later that year, he also up won the "Best Song of the Summer" at the MTV Video Music Awards for his track "We Made It".
• In 2021, Tomlinson launched his own music management company, 'Triple Strings Ltd'.

Notable Awards

• Louis Tomlinson, member of the popular boy band One Direction, has won several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable awards include:
• Teen Choice Awards (with One Direction): They won 28 awards from 2012 to 2016, including Choice Music Group and Choice Male Hottie.
• Brit Awards (with One Direction): They won two awards for "What Makes You Beautiful" in 2012 including Best British Single.
• American Music Awards (with One Direction): They won 7 awards from 2013 to 2015, including Artist of the Year in 2014 and 2015, and Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group in 2013, 2014, and 2015.
• MTV Video Music Awards (with One Direction): They won 4 awards from 2012 to 2014, including Best Pop Video and Best New Artist in 2012.
• In his solo career, Louis won Choice Male Artist at the 2018 Teen Choice Awards.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Louis Tomlinson Song/Album?

Louis Tomlinson, a former member of the band One Direction, has been pursuing a solo career since the band's hiatus in 2016. Among his works, his debut solo album, "Walls," released on January 31, 2020, is arguably the most popular. The album, demonstrating his distinctive indie pop sound, peaked at number 9 on the UK Albums Chart and number 4 on the US Billboard 200. One of the standout tracks from the album is "Two of Us," a touching tribute to his late mother, which has indeed touched the hearts of many fans worldwide. He also embarked on the "Louis Tomlinson World Tour" in 2020 to promote the album, further reinforcing the popularity of this project.

How Did Louis Tomlinson Get Famous?

Louis Tomlinson achieved global fame as part of the boy band One Direction, which was formed on the reality TV show "The X Factor" in 2010. Prior to joining the band, he auditioned as a solo artist on the same show. Despite his initial exclusion after individual performances, he was later put together with Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, and Liam Payne by the show's judge, Nicole Scherzinger, and the group eventually finished in third place. The band's subsequent success, with multiple chart-topping albums and sold-out world tours, propelled Tomlinson and his bandmates to international stardom.