Noah Kahan narrowly misses first No. 1 spot on chart, faces obstacle

Noah Kahan’s highly anticipated fourth album, The Great Divide, is set to be released on April 24, giving his fans something to look forward to. The singer-songwriter unveiled the title track as the lead single in January, followed by the release of “Porch Light” earlier this month. Despite the buzz surrounding his new music, “Porch Light” fell just short of debuting at No. 1 on various Billboard charts.

The track made its debut on twelve different Billboard charts, with notable rankings on the Rock Digital Song Sales, Alternative Digital Song Sales, and Rock Streaming Songs charts. “Porch Light” had a strong start, claiming the runner-up position on all three charts. However, it was unable to clinch the top spot, as songs like “Iris” by the Goo Goo Dolls and “Babydoll” by Dominic Fike held their ground.

This near-miss on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart marked another close call for Noah Kahan, who has yet to secure a No. 1 hit on that particular chart. Despite this, he has seen success on the Rock Streaming Songs chart in the past, where he previously claimed the top spot with “The Great Divide.” “Porch Light” now joins a list of runner-up hits, including “Stick Season,” “Dial Drunk” with Post Malone, and “Sarah’s Place.”

While “Porch Light” didn’t reach the No. 1 spot on all charts, Noah Kahan has already achieved three No. 1 hits on the Alternative Digital Song Sales chart. Songs like “Dial Drunk,” “Stick Season,” and “The Great Divide” have all seen success in the past. However, “Porch Light” marks his first single to peak at second place on this chart.

Despite narrowly missing the top spot on certain charts, “Porch Light” made a strong debut across multiple Billboard charts. The track landed in the top 10 on most charts, with its lowest ranking being No. 102 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart. Notably, it reached No. 31 on the Billboard Global 200 and an impressive No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In conclusion, although Noah Kahan’s latest single “Porch Light” didn’t secure the coveted No. 1 position on all Billboard charts upon its debut, it still made a significant impact across various platforms. With the release of his upcoming album, The Great Divide, fans can expect more great music from this talented artist in the near future.