Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan marked the start of 2026 and his 29th birthday on January 1 with an emotional message reflecting on a transformative year. In an Instagram post shared on New Year’s Day, Kahan wrote about his 28th year as one defined by “change, adaptation, understanding and growing,” recounting both challenges and moments of gratitude as he looked back on the past twelve months. In the caption, he noted that the experiences of the previous year taught him valuable lessons and expressed hope that age 29 will offer at least half as much personal growth.

The Vermont-born artist included a photo of himself holding a glass of champagne with the sunset behind him, visibly showing his wedding ring. The birthday and New Year celebration was significant as it was his first since marrying long-time partner Brenna Nolan in an intimate August 2025 Vermont ceremony, and Kahan acknowledged both his wife and close circle of friends in his social-media posts.

In addition to his personal reflections, Kahan has been active on social media teasing upcoming creative work. In late 2025 he created a new TikTok account under the username @thelastofthebugs, where he shared a brief snippet of a banjo-infused track and posted a handwritten note describing a feeling of “coming out of hibernation” for 2026.

Known for his breakout hit “Stick Season” and collaborations with artists including Hozier, Brandi Carlile, and Post Malone, Kahan’s message resonated with his fan base as he balanced acknowledgment of a demanding year with optimism for the year ahead. As he enters his 29th year, the reflections paint a portrait of an artist grateful for the lessons of the past and looking ahead to new personal and professional chapters.