MTV names Benson Boone as Global PUSH Artist for the month of October

The powerhouse singer-songwriter discusses his unique musical journey, discovering what it means to be certified gold and showcases his unwavering vulnerability

PLUS: Exclusive performances of hit singles “IN THE STARS” and “COFFEE CAKE”

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NEW YORK -- (Friday, October 6th) – MTV PUSH has named 20-year-old singer-songwriter Benson Boone as the featured Global PUSH Artist for the month of October. Boone’s powerhouse vocals paired with his unique storytelling ability have contributed to the widespread success of his recent hits “GHOST TOWN,” “In The Stars” and his second EP within 12 months, PULSE. As he develops his new sound, Boone maintains his trademark intimacy, emotion, vulnerability and down-to-earth approach. His love for his craft and remarkable growth in his music have landed Boone on the Billboard Hot 100. Join MTV this month as they partner with Benson Boone to discuss his musical influences, journey, songwriting process and the inspirational fans that have shaped and propelled his career.

WATCH NOW: Benson Boone Performs "IN THE STARS" & "COFFEE CAKE" + Exclusive Interview

On his musical influences:

• “Growing up I listened to mostly older music like Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley, but I also really loved Adele, Sam Smith and early Shawn Mendes. I liked a lot of pop-soul… I definitely think the music and artists I listened to in high school have a huge impact on my artistry today. I have so much of that channeled into the way that I write and the way that I sing and the way that I even pronounce words.”

On his musical journey:

• “Singing was never something I thought that I could do. I was always too busy being outside and doing something active to think about music. I played a little bit of piano growing up so when my friends knew I could play, and my best friend asked if I could play the piano for his band for Battle of the Bands in high school, I agreed, and everything was going great. The day before, the girl that was supposed to sing in our band quit, and it was just me and him. We went back and forth and argued about who was going to sing or if we should just quit and then I just decided I would try it. I went out on stage and I started singing and my voice kind of just came out of me. It was like I just unlocked something I didn’t know I had. I stopped halfway through the first verse and looked around, and was so shocked that I just sang. I went for it again and it was the best feeling of my life. We ended up winning and it was the coolest experience and my mom was front row balling her eyes out.” 

On writing “In The Stars” and what it means for fans:

• “The melody for the chorus came first, and once it started to come together and we got lyrics going it felt so good. It felt really good until I recorded the vocals and I hated it. I sent it to my mom, and she actually was the one who told me to go back and “make it something you love” because it is a really special song. I finally got back into the studio with them and rehashed it and tried to make it something I love. After that day, we got a bounceback that was really, really good and I just knew after I heard that the song would be really special.”

• “At my shows and concerts seeing how that song has helped people is genuinely one of the most beautiful things I have ever witnessed. There was a girl that came up to me after one of my shows and her mom was supposed to come to that show with her and she had passed away the day before, and she still came to the show. The vulnerability and emotion that other people have for a song that I wrote about my personal experience is incredible. It's a blessing for me to see firsthand what it's doing for people.”

About MTV Push:

Curated by MTV’s Music & Talent US & International teams, “MTV PUSH” connects fans across the globe with a new music artist every month through live performances, exclusive broadcast premieres of music videos, interviews, video content and more bringing them closer to music’s next big star. Previous MTV PUSH artists have included: Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Khalid, Doja Cat, BROCKHAMPTON, H.E.R., Lil Tecca, Jack Harlow, YUNGBLUD, Bazzi, Chloe x Halle, SZA, Jorja Smith, Lauv, among others.

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