Noah Kahan is an American singer-songwriter known for his heartfelt lyrics and folk-pop sound. He gained recognition with his 2017 hit "Hurt Somebody" and has since released three studio albums: "Busyhead" (2019), "I Was / I Am" (2021), and "Stick Season" (2022). "Stick Season" propelled Kahan to mainstream success, earning him a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist in 2023.
January 1, 1997: Noah Kahan's Birth
On January 1, 1997, Noah Kahan was born.
2017: Signing with Republic Records
In 2017, Noah Kahan signed with Republic Records, marking a significant step in his music career.
2017: Relocation and Career Beginnings
After signing with Republic Records in 2017, Noah Kahan moved to New York City to further his music career, spending time in Los Angeles and Nashville as well.
2019: Chart Debut with "Hurt Somebody"
"Hurt Somebody", a single from Noah Kahan's debut album "Busyhead" (released in 2019), peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot Rock chart, marking his first appearance on any US charts.
2019: Release of Debut Album "Busyhead"
Noah Kahan released his debut album, "Busyhead", in 2019, which featured his breakthrough single "Hurt Somebody".
May 2020: Release of "Cape Elizabeth" EP
Noah Kahan retreated to Vermont due to the COVID-19 pandemic and wrote his EP "Cape Elizabeth" in May 2020.
October 2020: Viral TikTok Teasers of "Stick Season"
Starting in October 2020, Noah Kahan began sharing snippets of his song "Stick Season" on TikTok, creating viral anticipation for the unreleased track and his third studio album.
2020: Return to Los Angeles and Album Recording
In late 2020, Noah Kahan returned to Los Angeles to work on recording his second album.
September 17, 2021: Release of "I Was / I Am"
Noah Kahan's second album, "I Was / I Am", was released on September 17, 2021.
2021: Release of Second Album "I Was / I Am"
In 2021, Noah Kahan released his second album, "I Was / I Am".
July 8, 2022: Release of "Stick Season" and "Northern Attitude"
On July 8, 2022, Noah Kahan released the full version of "Stick Season", a folk-centric song that marked a departure from his previous pop-heavy projects. He also released the single "Northern Attitude" ahead of his album release.
July 2022: Relocation to Watertown and Personal Life
In July 2022, Noah Kahan moved to Watertown, Massachusetts, with his girlfriend. He has been open about his experiences with anxiety and depression, seeking therapy since childhood.
October 14, 2022: Release of "Stick Season" Album
Noah Kahan released his third studio album, "Stick Season", on October 14, 2022, which debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200, marking his first appearance on the chart and propelling him to mainstream success.
2022: Breakthrough with "Stick Season"
2022 marked Noah Kahan's mainstream commercial breakthrough with the release of his album "Stick Season".
June 9, 2023: Release of "Stick Season (We'll All Be Here Forever)"
On June 9, 2023, Noah Kahan released a deluxe version of "Stick Season" titled "Stick Season (We'll All Be Here Forever)", featuring seven additional tracks.
2023: Grammy Nomination and TIME100 Next Recognition
Noah Kahan received a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist and was featured in Time magazine's TIME100 Next list in 2023.
2023: Featured in TIME100 Next
Noah Kahan was recognized as one of Time magazine's TIME100 Next in 2023.
January 5, 2024: "Stick Season" Tops UK Singles Chart
On January 5, 2024, "Stick Season" reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, marking Kahan's first chart-topper.
February 9, 2024: Release of "Stick Season (Forever)"
Noah Kahan released "Stick Season (Forever)" on February 9, 2024, a final expanded version of the "Stick Season" album, featuring collaborations with artists such as Brandi Carlile, Gregory Alan Isakov, and Hozier.
February 2024: "Stick Season" Reaches New Peak on Billboard Hot 100
In February 2024, "Stick Season" climbed to number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, Noah Kahan's highest position on the chart to date.