Benson Boone (born Benson James Boone in Monroe, Washington, on June 25th 2002) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and social media star with millions of followers on TikTok. He participated on the 19th Season of US TV show American Idol and made it to Hollywood Week but decided to leave the show. His debut single, Ghost Town, was released on 15 October 2021 by Street/Warner Records. Boone is known for his intimate and confessional pop songs, which quickly win over audiences.