Emmys In Memoriam Features Noah Kahan's Rendition of 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'
Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan delivered a rendition of Simon & Garfunkel's 'Bridge over Troubled Water' during the Emmys' in memoriam tribute. The performance followed a tribute to the late Catherine O'Hara by her former co-stars. Kahan's appearance comes after his album 'The Great Divide' topped charts and a successful stadium tour.
Kahan’s Emmy appearance caps a breakout year that saw his album *The Great Divide* debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking his first chart-topper. The 17-track release was quickly followed by an expanded edition with four bonus songs, bringing the total to 21. His accompanying stadium tour included a four-night stand at Fenway Park, where he was inducted into the ballpark’s artist hall of fame. The performance came during a segment introduced by Macaulay Culkin, Annie Murphy, and Dan Levy, who honored their late *Schitt’s Creek* co-star Catherine O’Hara.
This high-profile tribute spot could broaden Kahan’s audience beyond his folk-pop base, introducing his music to a mainstream television viewership. The emotional resonance of the song may deepen public connection to the awards ceremony, while his chart and tour success suggests a sustained cultural moment. However, the impact remains tied to how viewers receive a familiar classic reinterpreted by a newer artist.