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Benson James Boone, born June 25, 2002, is an American singer-songwriter. He competed briefly on American Idol in early 2021 before withdrawing voluntarily. Boone gained popularity on TikTok and signed with Dan Reynolds's Night Street Records. He released the singles 'Ghost Town' in 2021 and 'In the Stars' in 2022. His debut studio album, Fireworks & Rollerblades, was released in 2024 and reached number six on the US Billboard 200. The album included the single 'Beautiful Things,' which peaked at number one on 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, with singles such as 'Mystical Magical.'