Hozier joined Jessie Buckley on Fairytale of New York on November 13

On November 13, 2026, Hozier joined Jessie Buckley on Fairytale of New York, a new version included on 20th Century Paddy - The Songs of Shane MacGowan. The worldwide release made the duet Hozier’s contribution to a tribute album rather than a standalone release.

Hozier brings Fairytale of New York to 20th Century Paddy

The recording appears as the second track on the 36-song collection, which gathers artists interpreting Shane MacGowan’s songwriting. Noise11’s release details identify the album as a worldwide release dated November 13, 2026.

RTÉ’s release report describes the duet as an edited and reimagined version of the seasonal song. The recording retains Hozier and Buckley as its credited performers and places their collaboration within a larger MacGowan tribute.

20th Century Paddy spans vinyl, CD and digital formats

20th Century Paddy - The Songs of Shane MacGowan is available as a 3LP vinyl set, a 2CD edition, a deluxe bookpack and a digital album. Rubyworks is credited on the release, while artist proceeds support Dublin Simon Community.

The deluxe bookpack includes liner notes, contributions from participating artists, Shane MacGowan’s drawings and other memorabilia. The collection also features recordings associated with Bruce Springsteen, U2, The Libertines, Primal Scream, Dropkick Murphys, Steve Earle and Tom Waits.

Hozier’s folk, soul and blues roots frame the duet

Hozier is an Irish singer-songwriter whose music blends folk, blues and soul with alternative rock. That combination places his contribution comfortably alongside the album’s broad range of interpretations while keeping the duet distinct from the original recording.

Buckley brings the second lead voice to the track, creating a collaboration rather than a solo reinterpretation. The result connects Hozier’s contemporary approach with a song from MacGowan’s catalog and gives the album one of its explicitly shared vocal performances.

Hozier: what fans in the US need to know

• The Hozier and Jessie Buckley version of Fairytale of New York was released on November 13, 2026, as part of 20th Century Paddy - The Songs of Shane MacGowan.
• The album was issued on 3LP vinyl, 2CD, a deluxe bookpack and digital formats through Rubyworks.
• Fairytale of New York is credited to Hozier and Jessie Buckley as the second track of the 36-song collection.

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Hozier: frequently asked questions

When was Hozier’s Fairytale of New York released?

Hozier and Jessie Buckley’s version was released on November 13, 2026.

Who appears with Hozier on Fairytale of New York?

Jessie Buckley appears with Hozier on the duet.

What formats carry 20th Century Paddy?

The album is available on 3LP vinyl, 2CD, a deluxe bookpack and digital formats.