Artist 1D

This year, U.K. boy band One Direction became one of the biggest bands in the world.

In just a year,British boy band One Direction have become one of the biggest bands in the world,period. Their single 'What Makes You Beautiful' debuted a number one on the U.K. charts last year, and then the international takeover began. Their debut 'Up All Night' is the first album by a U.K. band to enter the U.S. charts at a number one.In August, 1D had the honour of performing at the London Olympics closing ceremony. :)