Billboard ranks all 17 tracks from Noah Kahan's new album The Great Divide

9 articles · Updated · Billboard · Apr 24

Noah Kahan's fourth studio album, The Great Divide, was released in April 2026 and co-produced with Gabe Simon and Aaron Dessner.
The album features 17 tracks exploring Kahan's relationships, fame, and personal growth, with standout singles like the title track peaking at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Recorded in New York and Nashville, The Great Divide builds on Kahan's storytelling tradition, following the success of Stick Season and his 2024 Grammy nomination, and is further explored in his Netflix documentary.

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