Benson Boone (born Benson James Boone in Monroe, Washington, on June 25th 2002) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and social media star with millions of followers on TikTok. He participated on the 19th Season of US TV show American Idol and made it to Hollywood Week but decided to leave the show. His debut single, Ghost Town, was released on 15 October 2021 by Street/Warner Records. Boone is known for his intimate and confessional pop songs, which quickly win over audiences. His latest single, the viral hit "Beautiful Things", quickly reached the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 after topping charts around the world. Fireworks & Rollerblades is his debut album, released on April 5th, 2024. It includes the hit singles "Beautiful Things", "Slow It Down", "Cry" and "In The Stars". The album has received positive reviews, praising its sincere pop sound and Boone's ability to connect with listeners on an emotional level. With over 58 million monthly listeners on Spotify, this is Boone's first studio album. His musical style is quite versatile, exploring more of the pop, R&B, and Soul. But it tends to be contemporary and accessible, where he presents nuances and influences from various musical genres, such as Indie pop and Folk. His ability to convey emotion and tell stories through his lyrics is a distinctive characteristic of his musical style. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.