History of Noah Kahan in Timeline

Noah Kahan is an American singer-songwriter who gained prominence after signing with Republic Records in 2017. His initial success came with the single "Hurt Somebody," which achieved gold certification in the US and charted internationally. This success paved the way for his debut album, Busyhead (2019), followed by I Was / I Am (2021). His mainstream breakthrough arrived with the album Stick Season (2022), leading to a Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist in 2023.

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January 1, 1997: Noah Kahan's Birth

On January 1, 1997, Noah Kahan was born.

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2017: Signing with Republic Records

In 2017, Noah Kahan signed with Republic Records, marking a significant step in his professional music career.

December 11, 2018: Release of "Tough" featuring Noah Kahan

On December 11, 2018, the song "Tough" by Quinn XCII featuring Noah Kahan was released.

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2019: Release of Debut Album 'Busyhead'

In 2019, Noah Kahan released his debut album, Busyhead, which featured the single "Hurt Somebody" featuring Julia Michaels.

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2019: Debut Album Release: Busyhead

In 2019, Noah Kahan released his debut album, Busyhead.

May 2020: Release of 'Cape Elizabeth' EP

In May 2020, Noah Kahan released his EP Cape Elizabeth after returning to Vermont at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. He wrote the EP over the course of a week.

October 2020: Viral TikTok Posts of "Stick Season"

In October 2020, Noah Kahan began posting viral TikTok videos showcasing the first verse of what would become the hit single "Stick Season".

September 17, 2021: Release of 'I Was / I Am' Album

On September 17, 2021, Noah Kahan released his second album, I Was / I Am.

2021: Album Release: I Was / I Am

In 2021, Noah Kahan released his second album, I Was / I Am.

July 8, 2022: Release of "Stick Season"

On July 8, 2022, Noah Kahan released the full version of the song "Stick Season" to the public.

July 2022: Move to Watertown, Massachusetts

In July 2022, Noah Kahan moved with his then-girlfriend, Brenna Nolan, to Watertown, Massachusetts.

October 14, 2022: Release of 'Stick Season' Album

On October 14, 2022, Noah Kahan released his third studio album, the 14-track Stick Season, which debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200.

2022: Album Release: Stick Season

In 2022, Noah Kahan released his album Stick Season, which became his mainstream commercial breakthrough.

June 9, 2023: Release of 'Stick Season (We'll All Be Here Forever)'

On June 9, 2023, Noah Kahan released a deluxe version of the album titled Stick Season (We'll All Be Here Forever), which features seven additional tracks.

2023: Grammy Nomination

In 2023, Noah Kahan received a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.

2023: Recognition in TIME100 Next and Grammy Nomination

In 2023, Noah Kahan was included as one of Time magazine's TIME100 Next and was nominated for Best New Artist at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.

January 5, 2024: "Stick Season" Reaches Number 1 in the UK

On January 5, 2024, "Stick Season" reached number 1 on the UK Singles Chart, marking Kahan's first chart-topper.

February 9, 2024: Release of 'Stick Season (Forever)'

On February 9, 2024, Kahan released 'Stick Season (Forever)', a final version of the album containing collaborations and new tracks.

April 2024: "Stick Season" Hit New Peak on Billboard Hot 100

In April 2024, "Stick Season" hit a new peak on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 9, the highest position of Kahan's career.

September 19, 2024: "Noah Kahan’s Busyhead Project Day" in Vermont

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, Vermont governor Phil Scott proclaimed it as "Noah Kahan’s Busyhead Project Day" in Vermont, celebrating Kahan's initiative to support mental health resources.