Everything you need to know about 'Stick Season' singer Noah Kahan

His fourth album is out soon

Author: Charlotte RoszkoPublished 9th Mar 2026
Last updated 17 hours ago

Noah Kahan catapulted to fame in 2024, with his hugely-successful single 'Stick Season' topping the UK charts and a nomination at the GRAMMY Awards. 2025 was a pretty good follow-up for the 29-year-old singer, with a Glastonbury performance and headline gig at American Express presents BST Hyde Park.

Now, in 2026, the singer has released the title track 'The Great Divide' from his upcoming fourth album, and announced a North America tour.

Having collaborated with artists including Post Malone, Sam Fender and Hozier, Noah is establishing himself as one of the biggest rising stars in the music industry. To get to know Noah a little better, we've put together everything you need to know - from his biggest hits, sell-out tour and remarkable rise to fame.

How old is Noah Kahan?

Noah is currently 29-years-old. He was born on 1st January 1997.

Where is he from?

Noah is from Strafford, Vermont in the United States, where he grew up on a tree farm. He now lives in Watertown, Massachusetts with his wife Brenna Nolan and his German Shepherd dog, Penny.

How did he become successful?

Noah has worked on his music career for many years, signing a record deal with Republic Records in 2017. He released his debut album 'Busyhead' in June 2019, which included the single 'Hurt Somebody' with Julia Michaels.

During the pandemic, Noah moved back to his hometown of Strafford and worked on his music. He released his second album 'I Was / I Am' in September 2021.

TikTok success

Noah started teasing his song 'Stick Season' on TikTok, with the track becoming viral before it was released in July 2022.

The song topped the UK Singles Chart in January 2024 and has been a huge hit for Noah - being certified 4x Platinum by the BPI in November 2024 with 2.4 million UK sales. His songs have gained popularity on the social media platform, with Noah frequently teasing his music on there.

He released his third studio album 'Stick Season' in October 2022, which reached Number 4 in the UK and was certified Platinum by the BPI in June 2024, later rising to a 5x Platinum certification in July 2025. In June 2023, an expanded version of the album called 'Stick Season (We'll All Be Here Forever)' was released, which includes seven extra songs.

What genre is Noah Kahan?

Noah's music is within the folk-pop genre.

GRAMMY Award nomination

In November 2023, Noah was announced as a nominee for the Best New Artist award at the 2024 GRAMMYs. Speaking about his pride at being nominated, Noah told Variety: "Getting nominated alone is like so much of a victory for me, and something that I, for the rest of my life, will be proud of, so I hate to even think to the future.

"The idea that the momentum was there to put me in the contention is so cool in itself and feels like a victory. So I’m just happy to get to go and bring my mom and have a beer and watch all the amazing other artists and get to know people."

Is Noah Kahan on tour?

In February 2026 he announced a North America tour, however he has yet to announce any dates for the UK or Europe. However, in an interview with Hits Radio Breakfast, Noah told them: "I've been told to say we're working on it…

"We may or may not be playing shows at some point in the future and some venue capacity and some place other than the United States. And that's as much clear information as I can give you at the moment."

Has Noah Kahan performed at Glastonbury?

Yes! In March 2025, Noah Kahan was announced as one of the Sunday night acts at Glastonbury Festival in Somerset. He performed on the same day at Shaboozey, Rod Stewart and Olivia Rodrigo.