If you’ve ever found yourself napping to the sound of Noah Kahan’s voice… he’s genuinely honored.
The “Dial Drunk” singer had a perfectly on-brand response to fans (or critics?) who’ve called his music a “snooze fest.”
In an Instagram Stories post shared on Thursday (Nov. 20), Kahan made it clear he’s not offended — if anything, he’s flattered.
“When people call my music a snooze fest I take it as a compliment,” he wrote over a photo of himself lying in bed (naturally).
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Kahan continued, “Because to me, going to an actual snoozing festival sounds fun and restful.”
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“Everyone there just sleeping side by side, refreshed and ready to go after my two hours are up,” he added.
Sleepy? Maybe. Successful? Absolutely.
Kahan, 28, may not be writing lullabies, but his music has definitely struck a chord with listeners — especially in country-leaning spaces.
He’s collaborated with Zach Bryan on “Sarah’s Place,” teamed up with Kelsea Ballerini for “Cowboys Cry Too,” and traded verses with Kacey Musgraves on “She Calls Me Back.”
His 2022 album Stick Season sparked a wave of new fans drawn to his raw lyrics, warm production, and folk-country blend — sleepy or not.
Kahan is currently teasing a follow-up album, that, from the sound of things, is nearly done.
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Until then, fans will just have to keep looping Stick Season — whether for heartbreak, healing, or, apparently, naps.
Snoozing Through Stadiums
Earlier this year, Kahan wrapped his We’ll All Be Here Forever Tour, a massive 32-date North American run that closed with a sold-out show at Fenway Park in Boston.
He also brought the tour through the U.K. and Europe, sharing the stage with Mt. Joy and other special guests along the way.
“This exceeds even my wildest childhood dreams,” Kahan wrote at the time. “But you have made them all possible.”
Country Music Stereotypes That Just Ain’t True
There’s a lot of true country music stereotypes. The one about how every other song is about beer? And the one about country artists proudly flying the flag for America? Yep, we’ll cop to those.
But the genre gets a bad rap on a few different points. Keep reading for a list of country music stereotypes that simply aren’t true.
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