Noah Kahan (born April 28, 1996)[1] is a American singer-songwriter signed with Republic Records in 2017 and quickly rose to fame with his hit single "Hurt Somebody". The song achieved gold status in the US and made its mark in several international markets. His debut album, Busyhead, was released in 2019, followed by two more albums within five years: I Was / I Am in 2021 and Stick Season in 2022. The success of Stick Season propelled him to mainstream commercial success and earned him a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2023.
Career[]
At 19, Kahan started touring with Milky Chance. Inspired by artists like Paul Simon and Hozier, he signed with Republic Records in 2017. Kahan released his debut album Busyhead in 2019, featuring the hit song "Hurt Somebody." During the pandemic, he returned to Vermont and released the EP Cape Elizabeth in 2020. His second album, I Was / I Am, was released in 2021. Kahan gained mainstream success with his third album, Stick Season, which debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200 in 2022. He was nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammys and named in Time magazine's TIME100 Next list. "Stick Season" reached number 1 on the UK Singles Chart in 2024. Kahan released an expanded version of the album, Stick Season (Forever), featuring collaborations with various artists.
Relationship with Olivia[]
Kahan and Olivia Rodrigo have developed a strong friendship in the music industry, often supporting each other's work and collaborating on various projects behind the scenes. Their mutual respect and admiration for each other's talent have led to a close bond that transcends their individual successes.
Work with Olivia[]
Noah Kahan and Olivia Rodrigo have collaborated on various music projects, demonstrating their close friendship and mutual respect as artists. Their joint performances, such as playing Kahan's song "Stick Season" on the GUTS World Tour, and Kahan being featured on Rodrigo's concert, showcase their seamless creative partnership and support for each other's work. They released a RSD vinyl together of Olivia’s cover or his song Stick Season and Noah’s cover of her song Lacy. Their collaborations highlight the unique synergy they share as talented musicians in the industry.
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