Benson Boone Solidifies Superstar Status with ‘American Heart’ Album Success

Rising Star Continues Meteoric Ascent

Benson Boone, who skyrocketed to fame with his 7x-Platinum smash hit ‘Beautiful Things’ – the most-streamed song of 2024 – has proven himself worthy of the Best New Artist Grammy nomination he received for 2025.

The artist’s latest achievement comes with his sophomore album ‘American Heart,’ which has made an impressive debut at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, earning 61,000 album units in its first week and marking his second top 10 album.

A New Musical Direction

The album represents a bold new direction for Boone, who has expressed his desire to move beyond his previous hits. Written over 17 days with Jack LaFrantz, the album draws inspiration from Bruce Springsteen and Americana music, featuring what Boone describes as ‘a little more of a retro vibe’.

Critics have responded positively to Boone’s evolution, praising his vocal performance and the album’s overall sound. The Arts Desk’s Katie Colombus noted that the album ‘pulses with nostalgic grooves, infectious hooks, and compulsive replay,’ while acknowledging Boone as a ‘born showman with genuine vocal chops.’

Touring and Future Prospects

Demonstrating his massive appeal, Boone’s 2025 North American tour has already proven to be a phenomenal success. The upcoming series of 34 shows, scheduled to begin August 22 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, sold out in an astonishing 9 seconds.

Boone’s recent accolades include multiple prestigious awards: an iHeartRadio Music Award for Song of the Year, MTV VMA and MTV EMA awards, two NRJ Music Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and three BRIT Award nominations. His career has now accumulated nearly 10 billion streams to date, cementing his position as one of music’s most promising young talents.

Looking Ahead

As he prepares for his upcoming tour, Boone is maintaining a rigorous preparation schedule, including consistent workout regimens, improved dietary habits, and vocal training. As he told MTV, ‘I’m gonna work on my voice and make sure I’m singing healthy, and I feel like I’m gonna be, like, physically very ready for this tour.’