Noah Kahan is an American singer-songwriter who gained recognition after signing with Republic Records in 2017. He rose to prominence with his gold-certified single "Hurt Somebody," which found success in the US and internationally. Following the release of his debut album Busyhead in 2019, Kahan continued to build his career with I Was I Am in 2021 and achieved major commercial success with Stick Season in 2022. His growing popularity led to a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist in 2023.