Payne and Tomlinson were named in 2015 as some of Song Splits Top Songwriters in the World. In the same year, Liam remixed One Direction's ' You & I' and ' Steal My Girl'. In 2014, Payne co-wrote a song for Cheryl, titled 'I Won't Break', featured on her fourth album Only Human. Payne and Tomlinson co-wrote the majority of One Direction's songs, often referring to each other as a writing team. The band placed third, but went on to sign a record deal with Simon Cowell's label Syco Music, and released five best-selling albums between 20.

As such, he was eliminated as a solo artist, then placed into One Direction. All three judges were impressed, but Simon felt he was 'one-dimensional'. At boot camp, he sang 'Stop Crying Your Heart Out' by Oasis. He received a standing ovation from the audience, and from Simon, before scoring a 'yes' from all four judges. In 2010, Liam returned to The X Factor's seventh season, auditioning with ' Cry Me a River' by Arthur Hamilton. Liam planned to return the following year, but was unable to audition due to X Factor raising the application age to 16. Cowell requested for Liam to come back in two years, after completing his schooling. He was eliminated at the judges' houses, where Simon Cowell decided Liam was too young to continue. Liam originally auditioned for The X Factor's fifth series in 2008, when he was fourteen years old. Liam completed 11 GCSEs at St Peter’s Collegiate School before studying music technology at Wolverhampton College Paget Road campus. This allowed him to begin performing in front of live audiences for the first time. He joined Pink Productions, a performing arts group based in Wolverhampton, at age twelve.

His running dream ended at 14 years old, when he narrowly missed out on a spot in the England school team. He trained at 5am every day, running five miles before school. Before pursuing music, however, Liam focused on becoming an Olympic runner, joining both the Wolverhampton and Bilston Athletics Club. He would sing for relatives or pub crowds on karaoke nights. In 2012, Liam found his kidney was fully functioning again.įrom the age of six, Liam showed signs of singing talent.

To help cope with the pain, Liam needed 32 injections in his arm every day. Doctors eventually noticed one of his kidneys was scarred and dysfunctional.

He spent the first four years of his life in and out of hospital, needing regular testing. Liam was born three weeks early, and, as a result suffered many health problems as an infant. Liam was born in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England, to Geoff and Karen Payne.

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