Harry Styles. The X Factor and One Direction

Harry auditioned for The X Factor as a solo artist, performing a version of Stevie Wonder's 'Isn't She Lovely'. He failed to advance as a solo artist but was later grouped with Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson to form One Direction.

One Direction competed on The X Factor, finishing in third place.

One Direction released five successful albums: Up All Night (2011), Take Me Home (2012), Midnight Memories (2013), Four (2014), and Made in the A.M. (2015). The group toured extensively and gained global popularity.

One Direction announced a hiatus to pursue solo projects.