Other than the fact that he looks like Jacob Elordi, and is very much giving Freddie Mercury, you may be wondering… Who exactly is Benson Boone?
Oh, he’s only the ultimate indie-pop heartthrob of the moment! And if that doesn’t answer your question enough, then you’ve come to the right place: we’re about to break down all the beautiful things about Benson Boone including his talents, rise to stardom and hobbies. Yay for you!
Even if you have no clue who this rising star is, you’ve definitely heard a lot of him on TikTok (“please… stay!”…yeah that viral song). You may also have become acquainted with the American singer-songwriter after he made waves at this year’s Grammys for his signature flip.
It sure looks like Benson’s fame is moving up, so if you, too, are intrigued by this artist (and his very awesome mustache), we’ve concocted 10 fun Benson Boone facts so you can get to know him better…
Benson Boone Facts All Fans Should Know
1. Benson had No Plans to be a Singer
While most singers seem to be born with a mic in hand, Boone actually discovered his love for singing pretty late—during his senior year of high school. It all started when a friend convinced him to join a battle of the bands at school and he realized he could sing.
“I don’t know how I didn’t know that I could sing!” he said. “Like, I think about it all the time. My parents didn’t even know. No one knew. But now it’s like, right away, it seemed such a big part of me that I don’t know what I was thinking, like, years before that. I don’t know where it came from,” he told ABC Audio.
Before that? He had zero plans to be a singer, especially since his family had no musical background. He actually wanted to get into sports. Turns out, he ended up becoming a Grammy-nominated superstar!
2. He Withdrew from American Idol
Yep, you read that right—Benson was one of the fan faves on American Idol in 2021, and Katy Perry, who was a judge at the time, even predicted that he could win. But the then-18-year-old ended up choosing to leave the show so that he could build his own career in music.
“It was a very hard choice [to leave Idol],” Boone said in a statement at the time. “I didn’t really know who I wanted to be as an artist yet, and I didn’t want to show the world someone I’m not. … I want people to see that I take music seriously.”
Benson later took to TikTok to share snippets of his own songs, gained 1.7 million followers, and was eventually signed. Totally respect that!
Benson quit American Idol because he didn’t “want people to be like, ‘Oh, Benson Boone. American Idol blew him up. That’s where he comes from.’ No. I want to be Benson Boone because I write smash hits and they love my music. That’s why I quit. I just didn’t want that label on me.”
3. He is Signed to Imagine Dragons’ Label
If you thought Benson’s music was giving Imagine Dragons, you’re not imagining things (pun intended). In 2021, after his TikTok videos blew up, he caught the attention of Dan Reynolds, the lead singer of Imagine Dragons. Dan was so impressed that he signed Benson to his label, Night Street Records, and became his mentor.
Yes, Benson writes his own songs. “The first song I wrote on my own was ‘Ghost Town,'” he told Variety.
4. Benson Was Almost an Architect
Believe it or not, Boone was on his way to becoming an architect before diving into music. In 2020, he enrolled in Brigham Young University to study architecture and interior design—but after just one semester, he dropped out to chase his music dreams.
In an interview with Warner Music, he explained: “I’m an artist musically, but I’m an artist, like, an artist artist. So, I kinda wanted to do that route of things, where I’d be designing houses or cool buildings and then also designing the interior, ‘cause I just love doing that.”
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5. He’s a Multi-Instrumentalist
Not only does Benson have vocals for days, but he also plays the piano, guitar, drums, and bass—all of which he learned pretty much on his own.
That talent not only gives him more creative freedom as a songwriter, but also makes his performances extra special. And if you’ve seen him live, you know the piano is his absolute fave—it’s basically his partner-in-crime on stage.
Benson learned to play the piano “by ear” at 12 years-old as his four sisters took piano lessons.
6. He Used to Be a Competitive Diver
Yep, before stealing hearts with his music, Benson was literally diving into competitions! From 2018 to 2020, he competed at the state level for Monroe High School.
It suddenly all makes sense! That’s why he’s insanely good at those backflips!
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7. He Designs His Own Cover Art
Like he said, Benson is a full-on artist in every sense of the word. Boone also loves drawing and painting, so he found the perfect way to mix his passions: designing his own cover art.
Yep, he’s the creative genius behind the covers for GHOST TOWN, In The Stars, and Room For 2—and if you’ve ever wondered how he does it, he shares the process on his socials. Side-note: this guy’s talents are endless!
8. His Style is Compared to Harry Styles, Freddie Mercury
Benson doesn’t just let his music do the talking—his fashion game is next level, too! On stage, he’s always rocking bold, personality-packed looks, from sparkly jumpsuits to hats and feathers.
Fans have even noticed some Freddie Mercury and Harry Styles energy in his outfits, and honestly? They’re not wrong. Seems like Benson might be taking some inspo from Harry’s iconic wardrobe—and we’re so here for it!
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9. He’s a Big TikTok Fan
TikTok definitely played a huge part in Benson’s rise to fame. Followed by over 1.7 million users, one of his most popular tracks on the app, Beautiful Things, ranked at #1 on the Billboard Global 200 for weeks.
But don’t get it twisted: Benson isn’t just about those viral fan edits. He’s super active on the app, sharing not just music, but behind-the-scenes glimpses of his life and funny challenges as a way to connect with his fans.
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10. He Opened for Taylor Swift on The Eras Tour
Picture this: you’re 22 and you’ve already performed in stadiums. That’s exactly what Benson did when Taylor Swift invited him to open for her during the The Eras Tour in London. And get this—Taylor didn’t hold back when she praised him, calling him “so legit” and “such a showman.” Major flex, right?
This Grammy nominee and former diver is flipping his way onto the music scene, and we can’t wait to see more of him (and those sparkly jumpsuits).
Let us know what interested you most about Benson Boone and if there are other cool facts about the rising star that we may have left out!
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