Noah Kahan
Profession: Musician
Born: January 1, 1997
Age: 29 years old
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Strafford, Vermont, U.S
Known for: Stick Season (album)
Biography
Noah Kahan is an American singer and songwriter known for his catalogues of exciting projects such as “Hurt Somebody “, and Stick Season. Noah who was born and in Strafford, Vermont, and raised on the family’s tree farm, developed passion for music at a very early age, eventually teaching himself guitar with guidance from his father while his mother encouraged his creative writing.
He signed with Republic Records in 2017 and released the EP Hurt Somebody, featuring the Gold-status duet “Hurt Somebody” with Julia Michaels. He followed up with his debut album Busyhead, in 2019, where he showed off his songwriting skills and thus gained attention for songs like “Hurt Somebody” and “Mess.”
Kahan released his second album I Was / I Am, in 2021, which explores his identity and growth during a period of global uncertainty.
He came to limelight in 2022 with the release of his third studio album, Stick Season, which is actually a mix of pop and personal storytelling. The self title song “Stick Season” became popular on TikTok and reached top charts globally. He also earned a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist in 2023, as a reward for his effort in the music industry.
Kahan has toured extensively beyond his recorded work. He is credited for amazing performances at Boston’s iconic Fenway Park, with a massive sold out in his “We’ll All Be Here Forever” tour. He also made headlines when Senator Bernie Sanders joined him onstage at a Vermont benefit show, while reflecting his role as a beloved local and artistic figure.
Career Timeline
- 2017 – Hurt Somebody (EP)
- Hurt Somebody (feat. Julia Michaels)
- 2019 – Busyhead (debut album)
- Young Blood
- 2020 – Cape Elizabeth (EP)
- 2021 – I Was / I Am (album)
- Godlight
- Someone Like You (feat. Joy Oladokun)
- 2022 – Stick Season (album)
- Stick Season
- Northern Attitude
- 2024 – Live from Fenway Park (live album)
Personal Details
- Alternative Name: Noah Kahan
- Nationality: American
- Height: 5 feet 10in
- Parents: Josh Kahan (father), Lauri Berkenkamp (mother)
- Partner: Brenna Nolan (m. 2025)
- Official Website: https://www.instagram.com/noahkahanmusic/
Trivia
- He wrote his most iconic songs in his family barn and childhood home in Vermont.
- He earned a Grammy nominee for Best New Artist, for his dedication to his craft.
- He is known for talking issues related to anxiety and impostor syndrome in interviews.
- His extended album reached global streaming listeners in the millions.
- He credits storytelling influences like Paul Simon and Mumford & Sons.
- “Maine” is the only song he admits to listening to regularly off his own EP Cape Elizabeth.
- He has an estimated net worth of over $4 million.