From auditioning on American Idol to backflipping at the Grammys in a sparkly pantsuit, Benson Boone's career has been a wild ride so far. The 22-year-old musician from Washington catapulted to the ...

The song is many things: comforting, manipulative, cathartic, a little threatening. Most importantly, it is a vessel, which empties out at the... This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter.

When Benson Boone released his sledgehammer ballad “Beautiful Things” in January, his expectations weren’t high. “Every song I’ve had, I’ve had to work so, so, so hard for every stream while the song ...

Since Boone started releasing music through TikTok in 2021, he has built a pretty big following with over 1.5 million keeping track of his account. He did try auditioning for American Idol but wound ...

It was a beautiful ride in 2024 for Benson Boone, as the breakthrough artist scored the biggest hit on the planet. Boone’s “Beautiful Things” is crowned the IFPI Global Single Award for 2024, ...

Megan Moroney‘s “Beautiful Things” lyrics were written with her niece in mind, but it’s a message everyone needs to hear. The tender ballad leads the musician’s third studio album, release date TBA.

Benson has been stirring up anticipation from audiences worldwide ahead of the song's release with his viral teasers, amassing over 130 million views across TikTok and Instagram. The song's soulful ...

You know you’ve hit the big time when Kelly Clarkson covers your song. The pop icon covered Benson Boone’s smash hit “Beautiful Things” during the “Kellyoke” portion of her talk show June 11, in a ...

W hen Benson Boone is about to jump out of a helicopter hovering 60 feet above Utah Lake, which is the kind of thing Benson Boone likes to do, a single thought passes through his mulleted, 22-year-old ...

From an early age, Megan Moroney grew up surrounded by music. Nurturing a love for country, she eventually taught herself how to play the piano. Although looking to explore a different career path, ...

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