A pop singer and songwriter with a powerful, soulful delivery, Benson Boone appeared on television at the audition stage of American Idol in 2021 before withdrawing to cut his own path. Later the same year, he made his debut on the Billboard Hot 100 with his first single, "Ghost Town." Another song, 2022's "In the Stars," from his debut EP, Walk Me Home, fared even better in the U.S. while charting internationally.
A native of Washington State, Boone discovered his musical ability only after being asked to join a band for a high school talent show. He auditioned for the 19th ...