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　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Benson James Boone Written by Meg Matthias Meg Matthias is Senior Video Production Manager at Encyclopædia Britannica. Meg Matthias Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Aug 22, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot Quick Facts In full: Benson James Boone (Show more) Born: June 25, 2002, Monroe, Washington, United States (Show more) { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " How did Benson Boone gain prominence? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Benson Boone gained prominence through TikTok, on which he has more than nine million followers, and from appearing on American Idol in 2021. He dropped out of the show after becoming a finalist and was signed to a record label by Imagine Dragons singer Dan Reynolds." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " Why did Benson Boone leave American Idol? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Though he earned a spot among the top 24 contestants, Benson Boone left American Idol because he did not want his career to be associated solely with the show." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " How was Benson Booneu2019s debut single u201CGhost Townu201D received by audiences? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "u201CGhost Townu201D was a success in Europe, hitting number one on music charts in Norway, but it reached only number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What is Benson Booneu2019s relationship with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Benson Boone was raised as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but no longer identifies exclusively with the church." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What did Benson Boone perform on the 2025 Grammy Awards show? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Benson Boone performed his song u201CBeautiful Thingsu201D on the 2025 Grammy Awards show, including his signature backflips and other acrobatics." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " Is Benson Boone in a relationship? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Benson Boone is in a relationship with actress and influencer Maggie Thurmon. The couple made their relationship public in early 2024, and Boone has stated that his song u201CBeautiful Thingsu201D was inspired by the romance." } } ] } Top Questions How did Benson Boone gain prominence? Benson Boone gained prominence through TikTok, on which he has more than nine million followers, and from appearing on American Idol in 2021. He dropped out of the show after becoming a finalist and was signed to a record label by Imagine Dragons singer Dan Reynolds.

　　Why did Benson Boone leave American Idol? Though he earned a spot among the top 24 contestants, Benson Boone left American Idol because he did not want his career to be associated solely with the show.

　　How was Benson Boone’s debut single “Ghost Town” received by audiences? “Ghost Town” was a success in Europe, hitting number one on music charts in Norway, but it reached only number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.

　　What is Benson Boone’s relationship with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Benson Boone was raised as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but no longer identifies exclusively with the church.

　　What did Benson Boone perform on the 2025 Grammy Awards show? Benson Boone performed his song “Beautiful Things” on the 2025 Grammy Awards show, including his signature backflips and other acrobatics.

　　Is Benson Boone in a relationship? Benson Boone is in a relationship with actress and influencer Maggie Thurmon. The couple made their relationship public in early 2024, and Boone has stated that his song “Beautiful Things” was inspired by the romance.

　　Benson Boone performs a backflip at the 2025 American Music Awards showThe singer-songwriter is known for incorporating acrobatics into his stage performances.© Ethan Miller/Getty Images Benson Boone (born June 25, 2002, Monroe, Washington, United States) is an American singer-songwriter who came to prominence after accumulating a strong following on the social media app TikTok and appearing on the singing competition show American Idol. Boone is known for his chart-topping singles and evocative performance style, which often involves such acrobatics as backflips and jumps onstage. “ I don’t want to be a part of one religion. I have my own opinions. ...(100 of 826 words)

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