Strafford-born singer-songwriter Noah Kahan capped off a massive year with a nomination for Best New Artist. Kahan lit up the charts with his love letter to Vermont, Stick Season, an album in which his pop-orientated sound shifted to folkier territory. It spawned big, heavily streamed singles such as "Northern Attitude" and the title track.
With the 2022 album, Kahan transitioned from a viral TikTok smash to a bona fide star. Now based in Watertown, Mass., the musician has played huge sets at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival and Lollapalooza, sold out stadium shows at Boston's Fenway Park months in advance, and collaborated with the likes of Post Malone and Kacey Musgraves.
"Dreams do come true," Kahan posted on social media after the Grammy announcement. He also posted a video of his reaction to the nomination, later shown on "Good Morning America," in which he expressed a surge of emotion, shouting "Let's go!"
Kahan isn't the only Vermonter getting Grammy attention for his work; Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has been nominated for the audio version of his book It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism in the category of Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording.
Bio:
Music editor Chris Farnsworth has written countless albums reviews and features on Vermont's best musicians, and has seen more shows than is medically advisable. He's played in multiple bands over decades in the local scene and is a recording artist in his own right. He can often be found searching for the perfect soft pretzel or listening to a podcast about the X-Men.
From 2014-2020, Seven Days allowed readers to comment on all stories posted on our website. While we've appreciated the suggestions and insights, right now Seven Days is prioritizing our core mission — producing high-quality, responsible local journalism — over moderating online debates between readers.