Noah Kahan Performs a Transformative Cover of Olivia Rodrigos Lacy After She Covered One of His Songs

The folk singer sang one of the pop star's tracks on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge after she performed his hit "Stick Season" on the show last month

A little over one month after the pop star, 20, shared a cover of the rising folk artist’s hit “Stick Season,” the singer-songwriter, 26, returned the favor by singing a rendition of one of her songs. On BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, Kahan performed “Lacy” off Rodrigo’s recent album GUTS, which the radio station shared online on Thursday. 

Kahan was joined by the trio and his U.K./European tour openers Tiny Habits, and the group transformed the subdued pop song into a slowed-down lovelorn ballad. 

While Rodrigo’s delivery in the original track conveys a sense of jealousy — and self-disdain for experiencing feelings of envy — the Vermont singer’s croon makes it feel full of yearning and heartache. With harmonies and an acoustic guitar, his rendition is gentle, but exudes just as much emotion. 

Dan Nigro, the “Vampire” singer’s producer and longtime collaborator, shared just how impressed he was by Kahan’s cover by commenting on his Instagram post that featured a clip from the performance. 

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