History of Noah Kahan in Timeline

Noah Kahan is an American singer-songwriter who gained recognition after signing with Republic Records in 2017. His early success came with the single "Hurt Somebody," which achieved gold status in the US and charted internationally. This single and its accompanying EP paved the way for his debut album, Busyhead, in 2019. He followed up with two more albums, I Was / I Am (2021) and Stick Season (2022). Stick Season marked a significant commercial breakthrough, earning him 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. He is an American singer-songwriter.

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2017: Signing with Republic Records

In 2017, Noah Kahan signed with Republic Records.

December 11, 2018: Featured on Quinn XCII's "Tough"

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

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2019: Release of Debut Album Busyhead

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

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May 2020: Release of EP Cape Elizabeth

In May 2020, Noah Kahan released his EP, Cape Elizabeth, which he wrote over the course of a week in Vermont during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 2020: Viral TikTok Snippets of "Stick Season"

In October 2020, Noah Kahan began posting viral TikTok videos showcasing snippets of the song "Stick Season".

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

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

2021: Release of Album I Was / I Am

In 2021, Noah Kahan released his 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.

October 14, 2022: Release of Album Stick Season

On October 14, 2022, Noah Kahan released his third studio album, Stick Season.

2022: Release of Album 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).

2023: Collaborations, Grammy Nomination, and Inclusion in TIME100 Next

In 2023, Noah Kahan collaborated with Zach Bryan on "Sarah's Place", was nominated for a Grammy, and was included in TIME100 Next.

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2023: Grammy Nomination for Best New Artist

In 2023, Noah Kahan was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.

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.

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

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

April 2024: "Stick Season" Peaks on Billboard Hot 100

In April 2024, "Stick Season" hit a new peak on the Billboard Hot 100 at 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 “Noah Kahan’s Busyhead Project Day” in Vermont. A sold-out benefit concert was held that night, with all proceeds going to Vermont-based mental health organizations.

August 23, 2025: Marriage to Brenna Nolan

On August 23, 2025, Noah Kahan and Brenna Nolan held a private marriage ceremony in Kahan's hometown.

2025: Live Performance at Glastonbury Festival (UK)

In 2025 Kahan performed live at Glastonbury Festival (UK) which were available for a limited time on the BBC Sounds app. The video of the performance was also broadcast live by the BBC in the United Kingdom.