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Benson Boone

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Benson Boone

Benson James Boone (born June 25, 2002) is an American singer–songwriter. He began his music career by briefly competing on American Idol in early 2021 before withdrawing voluntarily. He gained popularity on TikTok and subsequently signed a contract with Dan Reynolds's Night Street Records label and released the singles "Ghost Town" in 2021 and "In the Stars" in 2022. Boone released his debut studio album Fireworks & Rollerblades in 2024, which reached number six on the US Billboard 200. The album was preceded with the single "Beautiful Things" which peaked at number one in multiple charts internationally, including the Billboard Global 200, and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100. Boone released his second studio album American Heart in 2025, preceded by various singles including "Mystical Magical".

Infobox

Born
Benson James Boone (2002-06-25) June 25, 2002 Monroe, Washington, U .
Occupations
Singer songwriter
Years active
2021–present
Genres
Pop pop rock
Instruments
Vocals piano keyboards guitar
Labels
Warner Night Street
Website
bensonboone

Tables

· Awards and nominations
2025
"Mystical Magical"
Role(s)
Song of Summer
Notes
Nominated
MTV Video Music Awards Japan
Role(s)
2025
Notes
"Beautiful Things"
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
Role(s)
2024
Notes
Favorite Viral Song
Himself
Role(s)
Favorite Male Breakout Artist
Notes
Won
NRJ Music Awards
Role(s)
2024
Notes
"Beautiful Things"
International Song
Role(s)
Won
Himself
Role(s)
International Male Artist of the Year
Notes
Nominated
Premios Odeón
Role(s)
2025
Notes
International New Artist
Swiss Music Awards
Role(s)
Best International Solo Act
Notes
Nominated
Best International Breaking Act
Role(s)
Nominated
"Beautiful Things"
Role(s)
Best International Hit
Notes
Won
Award
Year
Nominee(s) / Work(s)
Category
Result
Ref.
American Music Awards
2025
Himself
New Artist of the Year
Nominated
Favorite Male Pop Artist
Nominated
"Beautiful Things"
Song of the Year
Nominated
Favorite Music Video
Nominated
Favorite Pop Song
Nominated
APRA Awards (Australia)
2025
Most Performed International Work
Nominated
Billboard Music Awards
2024
Top Hot 100 Song
Nominated
Top Radio Song
Nominated
Top Selling Song
Nominated
Top Billboard Global 200 Song
Won
Top Billboard Global 200 (Excl. U .) Song
Won
Himself
Top New Artist
Nominated
Brit Awards
2025
International Artist of the Year
Nominated
"Beautiful Things"
Best International Song
Nominated
Grammy Awards
2025
Himself
Best New Artist
Nominated
iHeartRadio Music Awards
2025
Best New Pop Artist
Nominated
Favorite Tour Tradition
Nominated
"Beautiful Things"
Song of the Year
Won
Pop Song of the Year
Nominated
Best Lyrics
Nominated
Best Music Video
Nominated
Los 40 Music Awards
2024
Himself
Best Artist
Nominated
Best New Artist
Won
Best Live
Nominated
"Beautiful Things"
Best Song
Won
Fireworks & Rollerblades
Best Album
Nominated
Melon Music Awards
Himself
Best Pop Artist
Won
MTV Europe Music Awards
2024
Best New
Won
"Beautiful Things"
Best Song
Nominated
MTV Video Music Awards
2024
Best Alternative
Won
Song of Summer
Nominated
"In the Stars"
PUSH Performance of the Year
Nominated
Himself
Best New Artist
Nominated
2025
"Mystical Magical"
Song of Summer
Nominated
MTV Video Music Awards Japan
2025
"Beautiful Things"
Best International New Artist Video
Won
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
2024
Favorite Viral Song
Nominated
2025
Himself
Favorite Male Breakout Artist
Won
NRJ Music Awards
2024
"Beautiful Things"
International Revelation
Won
International Song
Won
2025
Himself
International Male Artist of the Year
Nominated
Premios Odeón
2025
International New Artist
Won
Swiss Music Awards
Best International Solo Act
Nominated
Best International Breaking Act
Nominated
"Beautiful Things"
Best International Hit
Won

References

  1. Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
  2. AllMusic
    https://www.allmusic.com/artist/benson-boone-mn0004148173
  3. grammy
    https://www.grammy.com/news/benson-boone-beautiful-things-singer-bio-tour-american-idol
  4. ASCAP
    https://www.ascap.com/ace/#/ace/writer/1130467197/BOONE%20BENSON%20JAMES
  5. Sweety High
    https://www.sweetyhigh.com/read/benson-boone-american-idol-ghost-town-mcm-101821
  6. Komo News
    https://komonews.com/news/entertainment/benson-boone-america-idol-katy-perry-abc
  7. Snohomish Tribune
    https://www.snoho.com/news/2021/feb/10/local-teen-sings-his-way-onto-tvs-american-idol/
  8. JustGiving
    https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/boonebread2019
  9. Boys By Girls
    https://boysbygirls.co.uk/conversations/benson-boone
  10. The Everett Herald
    https://www.heraldnet.com/news/twist-american-idol-heartthrob-from-monroe-not-on-the-show/
  11. Latter-day Saint Musicians
    https://latterdaysaintmusicians.com/music-news/why-is-benson-boone-no-longer-on-american-idol
  12. Popculture
    https://popculture.com/reality-tv/news/is-benson-boone-still-on-american-idol/
  13. Tribune
    http://www.snoho.com/html/stories_2021/02102021_benson_boone_monroe_high_american_idol.html
  14. Distractify
    https://www.distractify.com/p/is-benson-boone-still-on-american-idol
  15. Heavy
    https://heavy.com/entertainment/american-idol/benson-boone-quit-reason-single/
  16. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/benson-boone-signing-night-street-warner-records-ghost-town-9645941/
  17. Hits Daily Double
    https://hitsdailydouble.com/the_bside&id=330100&title=Benson-Boone-(Night-Street-Warner)
  18. Music Mayhem
    https://musicmayhemmagazine.com/watch-benson-boone-performs-debut-single-ghost-town-on-the-ellen-show/
  19. NBC
    https://www.nbc.com/the-kelly-clarkson-show/video/benson-boone-performs-ghost-town-on-the-kelly-clarkson-show/776325634
  20. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/2021-11-13/
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