History of Noah Kahan in Timeline

Noah Kahan is an American singer-songwriter signed with Republic Records in 2017. He gained initial recognition with "Hurt Somebody," achieving gold status in the US and charting internationally. This single and its associated EP paved the way for his debut album, Busyhead (2019). Kahan followed up with two more albums, I Was / I Am (2021) and Stick Season (2022), with Stick Season marking his major commercial breakthrough. This success resulted in a 2023 Grammy nomination for Best New Artist.

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January 1, 1997: Noah Kahan's Birth

On January 1, 1997, Noah Kahan was born. He would later become a successful singer-songwriter.

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2017: Signing with Republic Records

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

December 11, 2018: Feature on "Tough"

On December 11, 2018, Kahan was featured on the song "Tough" by Quinn XCII, expanding his exposure in the music scene.

2019: Release of Busyhead

In 2019, Noah Kahan released his debut album, Busyhead, showcasing his early musical style.

May 2020: Release of Cape Elizabeth EP

In May 2020, Kahan released his EP Cape Elizabeth, written during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 2020: TikTok Teaser of "Stick Season"

In October 2020, Kahan posted viral TikTok videos showcasing the first verse of what would become the hit single "Stick Season", generating early buzz.

2020: Cape Elizabeth EP Release

In 2020, Kahan released his EP called Cape Elizabeth, which includes his song "Maine", which he admitted he listens to the most.

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

On September 17, 2021, Kahan released his second album, I Was / I Am. It did not have any mainstream hits.

2021: Release of I Was / I Am

In 2021, Noah Kahan released his second album, I Was / I Am, continuing to develop his musical style.

July 8, 2022: Release of "Stick Season"

On July 8, 2022, Kahan released the full version of "Stick Season" to the public, marking a shift towards a folk-centric sound.

July 2022: Move to Watertown, Massachusetts

In July 2022, Kahan moved with his fiancée, Brenna Nolan, to Watertown, Massachusetts.

October 14, 2022: Release of Stick Season Album

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

2022: Release of 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, Kahan released a deluxe version of the album titled Stick Season (We'll All Be Here Forever).

2023: TIME100 Next Inclusion

In 2023, Kahan was included as one of Time magazine's TIME100 Next, recognizing his rising influence.

2023: Grammy Nomination

In 2023, Noah Kahan received a Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist, recognizing his recent success and impact on the music industry.

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

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

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

On February 9, 2024, Kahan released the final version of the Stick Season album, Stick Season (Forever).

April 2024: "Stick Season" 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.

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