Noah Kahan to perform during 2026 Emmys 'In Memoriam' segment

The performance will be part of the ceremony taking place on Monday, September 14, 2026.The announcement adds Kahan to the musical lineup for this year’s ceremony, with the Stick Season singer bringing his folk-pop sound to one of the Emmys’ most poignant moments.Kahan’s selection of Bridge Over Troubled Water is particularly fitting for an In Memoriam tribute, with the song having become one of the most recognisable musical expressions of….

The segment is expected to honour a number of notable figures from across acting, production and other areas of the entertainment industry.The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will be hosted by Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star Mariska Hargitay.

The ceremony will air live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and will recognise television programmes and performers from the past awards season.Kahan’s appearance comes as the singer continues a major run of success following the release of his music and his rise from singer-songwriter favourite to one of the biggest names in contemporary folk-pop.The Emmy performance also gives Kahan an opportunity to step outside the traditional concert setting….

Emmy producers have confirmed that the country music icon will be honoured during the telecast, although details about the tribute have largely been kept under wraps.The ceremony will also honour Michael J.

Fox with the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award for his work supporting Parkinson’s research and advocacy.The 2026 Emmys arrive after the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which took place earlier in September and recognised achievements across a range of technical and creative categories.

The main ceremony will bring together this year’s leading television nominees, including stars and shows competing for the night’s biggest awards.For Kahan, however, the focus will be on remembrance.

Kahan will perform Simon & Garfunkel’s classic song Bridge Over Troubled Water during the emotional segment.

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