Benson James Boone is an American singer and songwriter and well known for his breakout single “Ghost Town” and his passion driven albums “Fireworks & Rollerblades”, and American Heart. He was quickly recognized in the music scene for his amazing vocals, and strong social media presence.
Benson Boone
Profession: Musician
Born: June 25, 2002
Age: 23 years old
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Washington, United States
Known for: Breakout song Ghost Town and studio album American Heart.
Profile Overview
Benson Boone was born in Monroe, Washington, and showed interest in music at a very early age. He participated in local performances in college before he decided to focus more on making music.
He began doing music in early 2021, by posting singing videos on TikTok. He participated in the season 19 of “American Idol”, where he made it to the Top 24. He later withdrew from the competition to pursue his own artistic direction. Boone caught the attention of Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons and signed with Night Street Records in partnership with Warner Records.
Boone released his first song titled “Ghost Town” in October 2021. The song was well received and was at the top of charts in multiple countries. He followed up over the next months, with new songs like “Room for 2 and “In the Stars”. In 2022, He released his first extended play “Walk Me Home”, in 2022, as he continued to build on his success.
Boone released the song “Beautiful Things”, in 2023. It is another defining song that received large global streaming numbers.. This song also paved the way for his first studio album titled “Fireworks & Rollerblades”, which was released in April 2024.
Boone released his second studio album “American Heart”, in June 2025. The lead ups included songs like “Sorry I’m Here for Someone Else”, “Mystical Magical”, and “Momma Song”. To compliment the album, he launched the American Heart World Tour, performing across North America and Europe in large venues.
Benson Boone continues to connect with a growing fan base, while showing versatility across music genres just like other American singers, Jonathan McReynolds, DDG, and Dasha.
Career Timeline
- 2021 – Ghost Town (Single)
- 2022 – Walk Me Home… (EP)
- 2022 – Room for 2 (Single)
- 2022 – In the Stars (Single)
- 2024 – Beautiful Things (Single)
- 2024 – Fireworks & Rollerblades (Album)
- 2025 – American Heart ( Album)
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Benson James Boone
- Nationality: American
- Height: 5 feet 10 in (1.78 m)
- Religion: Christian
- Parents: Kerry Boone, Nate Boone
- Siblings: Kaylee, Natalee, Emma, Claire
- Partner: Maggie Thurmon
- Official Website: Instagram- @bensonboone
Trivia
- Benson Boone auditioned for American Idol Season 19 but withdrew after reaching Hollywood Week.
- He designed the artwork for his first song “Ghost Town”.
- He plays multiple instruments such as; piano, guitar, and keyboards.
- His song “Beautiful Things” helped expand his global streaming reach.
- He opened for Taylor Swift on her “The Eras Tour” during the London Wembley show in 2024.
- His second album “American Heart” was released on June 20, 2025.
- He is worth over $5 million.
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