Google Maps adds Benson Boone avatar to guide fans to tour stops: How to use
Google Maps has partnered with a 23-year-old pop star to create a driving avatar that guides users to venues throughout his American Heart World Tour. Kicking off in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Aug. 22, Boone's tour includes 30 stops across the United States and Canada ahead of several international stops.
The limited-edition driving avatar of the "Beautiful Things" singer in a green vehicle is now available on the directions app, Google announced Thursday, Aug. 14. Android and iOS phone users can access the custom avatar by tapping the location indicator blue arrow and selecting Boone's car after selecting their navigation, according to Google Maps.
Boone fans will notice another fun feature where Google Maps' signature Pegman character will backflip like the singer. Users can notice this on their computers while using the Street View mode at venues along the tour.
Boone shares list of fun spots across US, Canada
Fans can also get to know Benson better with his curated list of adventurous and fun places in tour cities available on Google Maps.
The list includes some descriptions from Boone about why different location holds a sentimental spot in his heart.
"Was found here throwing backflips on rollerblades right before my first Lollapalooza set," Boone wrote while describing the Grant Skate Park in Chicago.
To see the full Benson Boone's Go List with anecdotes, click here.
American Heart tour dates in North America
Contributing: Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean
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