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Artists like Benson Boone — and the music that made them

Pop Rock · 2021-present

Pop-rock powerhouse with soaring vocals and emotional vulnerability

Benson Boone is an American singer-songwriter who rose to fame through TikTok and American Idol, blending pop sensibilities with rock energy and deeply personal lyrics. His breakout success with tracks like 'Ghost Town' and 'In the Stars' showcased his impressive vocal range and ability to craft emotionally resonant anthems that connect with Gen Z audiences worldwide.

Essential tracks

►Ghost Town

►In the Stars

►ROOM FOR 2

Did you know

He was a competitive diver before pursuing music and even considered going to college on a diving scholarship

Despite his success on American Idol, he voluntarily left the show to focus on developing his artistry independently

His song 'In the Stars' was written about losing his great-grandmother and became a viral TikTok sound for memorial videos

“Soaring vocals meet piano-driven anthems with Gen Z emotional vulnerability.”

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Benson Boone

2021-present

Ed Sheeran

2011-present

cited

OneRepublic

2007-present

sonic

John Mayer

2001-present

sonic

Coldplay

1996-present

movement

Keane

2004-present

sonic

The Fray

2005-present

sonic

Elton John

1969-present

movement

Billy Joel

1971-present

movement

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What makes the sound

Sonic elements

Powerful belted vocals with wide range

Piano-driven arrangements

Pop-rock production with modern sheen

Emotionally vulnerable lyrics

Start with these tracks

Ghost Town

In The Stars

Beautiful Things

What Do You Want

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Music like Benson Boone — Benson Boone is an American singer-songwriter who rose to fame through TikTok and American Idol, blending pop sensibilities with rock energy and deeply personal lyrics. His breakout success with tracks like 'Ghost Town' and 'In the Stars' showcased his impressive vocal range and ability to craft emotionally resonant anthems that connect with Gen Z audiences worldwide.

Artists like Benson Boone today include Charlie Puth, Shawn Mendes, Lewis Capaldi, The Vamps. If you enjoy Benson Boone, these artists share similar sonic qualities, influences, and emotional range.

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