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Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Benson Boone Scores First ARIA Albums Chart No. 1 With ‘American Heart'
Benson Boone has landed his first No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart, as his sophomore LP American Heart debuts at the summit this week. The chart-topping arrival follows the breakout success of Boone's 2024 debut album Fireworks & Rollerblades, which peaked at No. 17 and spawned the long-running No. 1 hit 'Beautiful Things.' That single remains a force on the ARIA Singles Chart, currently sitting at No. 8. More from Billboard Ask Billboard: Here Are the Nos. 1 & 2 Reasons That the Hot 100 Has Been Historic This Month Inside Bouyon: How a Fusion of Local Folk Music & Digitized Instruments Gave Way to Dominica's Fast-Spreading Homegrown Genre Lorde Performs New Album 'Virgin' in Full at Surprise Glastonbury 2025 Show Boone leads a trio of top-five debuts on this week's albums chart. Sabrina Carpenter's Short N' Sweet holds strong at No. 2, while English alt-rocker Yungblud lands at No. 4 with Idols — his fourth studio album and second Australian top-five entry. The soundtrack to Netflix's K-pop fantasy film KPop Demon Hunters opens at No. 5, powered by buzz around the fictional girl group HUNTR/X. According to ARIA, it's the first animated soundtrack to reach the top five since Frozen 2 in 2019. HAIM's latest album I Quit debuts at No. 20, marking the trio's fourth ARIA chart appearance. Their 2013 debut Days Are Gone peaked at No. 2, followed by 2017's Something to Tell You (No. 4) and 2020's Women in Music Pt. III (No. 7). Meanwhile, Killing Heidi's Reflector returns to the chart at No. 22 thanks to its 25th anniversary reissue. The ARIA Hall of Famers originally topped the chart for six weeks in 2000, and swept four ARIA Awards that year including Album of the Year. On the ARIA Singles Chart, Alex Warren's 'Ordinary' holds firm at No. 1 for a 14th consecutive week — tying it with ABBA's 'Fernando' (1976) and Rosé & Bruno Mars' 'APT.' (2024-25) for third-longest reign of all time. If it claims a 15th week, it will match Ed Sheeran's Shape of You for second place. New at No. 3 is 'Victory Lap' from Fred again.., Skepta and PlaqueBoyMax, marking Fred again..'s second top 20 entry and the first for both Skepta and PlaqueBoyMax in Australia. Tinashe also returns to the top 10, as her Disco Lines-assisted 'No Broke Boys' remix rockets from No. 20 to No. 9 in its second week. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Four Decades of 'Madonna': A Look Back at the Queen of Pop's Debut Album on the Charts Chart Rewind: In 1990, Madonna Was in 'Vogue' Atop the Hot 100
USA Today
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Benson Boone misses a beat on 'American Heart', but still manages to land a fun album
An artist's sophomore album is often considered the most important in a career. A debut is usually populated with songs that have stewed for months or years. But once success lands with a wallop, as it did for Benson Boone, the stakes are elevated with the prevailing attitude of, "You impressed us once, so what's next, kid?" 'American Heart,' Boone's follow-up to his 2024 debut, 'Fireworks & Rollerblades,' proves his durability as one of pop's most intriguing new talents, known as much for his agile voice as the backflips he lands during live performances. Any rumblings of two-hit wonder status following Boone, 22, after his chart-topping 'Beautiful Things' and secondary offering 'Slow it Down,' were quashed following the success of the first two singles from 'American Heart," and an upcoming sold-out arena tour. The drum-loop driven 'Sorry I'm Here for Someone Else' continued his chart streak, while 'Mystical Magical,' with its interpolation of Olivia Newton-John's 'Physical' in the chorus, enforces the '80s vibe that permeates his new album. More: Who is Benson Boone, the backflipping singer nominated for Grammys best new artist? How Benson Boone pays tribute to rock history on new album Boone has said that these 10 songs, which clock in at taut 30 minutes, were inspired by Bruce Springsteen. The title track – the last song on the album – does follow a Boss-esque blueprint of vivid storytelling (with the serious true-life recounting of a near-fatal car crash as a teen), but the music leans more Killers sheen than Springsteen muscularity. The affable Boone deserves credit for schooling fans in rock history, as he famously did after inviting Queen guitar legend Brian May to join him at Coachella this year. And he also nods to the lush sounds of Electric Light Orchestra on the snappy 'Mr. Electric Blue,' a lyrical ode to his father. His mother also gets her due with the aptly titled 'Momma Song,' a delicate piano ballad that morphs into a string-soaked emote-a-thon. 'Drive me through the country, tell me your story and you can play all of your favorite songs/ 'cause I'm gonna need this when I'm holding pictures of you and that's all I've got left,' he sings. His heart-on-sleeve rumination about aging seems premature, but the authenticity from a guy who released his high-stakes album a few days before turning 23 shouldn't be derided. What distinguishes Boone from his current crop of peers is a pure voice that flutters into his upper register (the loping bop 'Man in Me') and, much like Jason Mraz's, can run a scale with seemingly effortless precision. While some songs wobble – 'Reminds Me of You' is toothless soul save for a mid-song breakdown of warped keyboards straight out of the Olivia Rodrigo playbook – much of 'American Heart' showcases a nascent artist who confidently sticks the landing.
Express Tribune
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Benson Boone expresses desire to collaborate with Bruno Mars
Rising pop sensation Benson Boone has expressed a strong interest in collaborating with Grammy-winning artist Bruno Mars. In a recent interview, Boone shared his admiration for Mars, stating, "Bruno is a legend. His music has been a huge influence on me, and working with him would be a dream come true." Boone, known for his emotive vocals and heartfelt lyrics, has been making waves in the music industry with his hit single "Beautiful Things," which has garnered significant attention on platforms like TikTok and Spotify. His debut album, "Fireworks & Rollerblades," showcases his versatility and passion for storytelling through music. The young artist's desire to collaborate with Mars highlights his appreciation for artists who blend genres and push musical boundaries. Mars, renowned for his fusion of pop, R&B, funk, and soul, has a track record of producing chart-topping hits and captivating performances. While there are no confirmed plans for a collaboration between Boone and Mars at this time, fans are excited about the possibility of these two talents joining forces. Such a partnership could result in a unique blend of their distinct styles, potentially creating a new hit that resonates with a wide audience.
Forbes
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Benson Boone Doubles His Career Top 10s With His New Single
Benson Boone's album American Heart isn't even out yet, but it's already proving to be a true hitmaker. The set, expected in June, has produced a trio of singles — two of which have already become major radio wins in the United States. The first of the bunch, "Sorry, I'm Here for Someone Else," continues its ascent across a number of airplay tallies this week. As it climbs, it helps the singer-songwriter double his total number of successes inside the most competitive space on one very busy roster, which is regarded as one of the hardest to dominate. "Sorry, I'm Here for Someone Else" lifts from No. 11 to No. 10 on the Pop Airplay chart this frame. It does so in its eleventh week, becoming Boone's second career top 10 on the ranking of the most successful tunes at top 40 pop stations throughout the country. With this latest growth spurt, he instantly doubles his total number of appearances in that tier. Boone had previously only cracked the top 10 with "Beautiful Things." That tune turned him into a pop phenomenon last year, and it spent four weeks at the summit. "Beautiful Things" has gone on to rack up more stays on the Pop Airplay chart than all of Boone's other hits combined. It managed 60 turns on the tally during its lifetime, while his other four have not collectively reached that milestone yet. Boone almost claimed a second top 10 hit on the Pop Airplay list in September 2024 with "Slow It Down." The single, taken from his debut album Fireworks & Rollerblades, missed out on the loftiest tier by just one space, as it peaked at No. 11. "Sorry, I'm Here for Someone Else" also steps up to a new peak on the Adult Pop Airplay tally. On that ranking, it has already entered the top 10, and this frame it moves north one more space — just as it does on the Pop Airplay list — reaching a new high point of No. 6. The cut is also steady at its all-time best showing of No. 19 on the Adult Contemporary roster. Boone's recent single "Mystical Magical" has yet to impact radio in America, even though it appears on several other Billboard rankings. Meanwhile, "Beautiful Things" is somehow still running the show on the Adult Contemporary chart, 63 weeks into its lifetime.
