Irish singer Hozier’s single goes to fight domestic abuse

Musician Andrew Hozier-Byrne, known as Hozier, poses for portraits in west London, Friday, Jan. 29, 2016. “Cherry Wine” _ which features in a live version on his self-titled debut record _ is described by the Irish singer as “a love song, written from the perspective of someone who is in an abusive relationship.” So Hozier and his record label have decided to donate all of the single’s proceeds to several domestic abuse charities, including Women's Aid in the U.K. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP) Musician Andrew Hozier-Byrne, known as Hozier, poses for portraits in west London, Friday, Jan. 29, 2016. “Cherry Wine” _ which features in a live version on his self-titled debut record _ is described by the Irish singer as “a love song, written from the perspective of someone who is in an abusive relationship.” So Hozier and his record label have decided to donate all of the single’s proceeds to several domestic abuse charities, including Women's Aid in the U.K. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)

By Associated Press February 12, 2016 2 min read

LONDON (AP) – Hozier is giving his latest single to charity.

“Cherry Wine” – which features in a live version on his self-titled debut record – is described by the 25-year-old Irish singer as “a love song written from the perspective of someone who is in an abusive relationship.” So Hozier and his record labels have decided to donate all of the single’s proceeds to several domestic abuse charities, including Women’s Aid in the U.K.

Hozier also recruited fellow highflying Irish export – the Oscar-nominated Saoirse Ronan – to star in the video for the song, which will premiere on Valentine’s Day. In an interview with The Associated Press, Hozier talked about giving back:

AP: How did the charity connection come about?

H: We found it very hard to find a global program, which was a shame … but wherever the song will be downloaded, wherever it is in the world … it will go to an organization that deals with providing information and also outreach programs and also shelters for people who are suffering from domestic abuse. Here in the U.K., it will go to an organization providing financial aid to shelters.