Did You Know Pop Star Benson Boone Grew Up in Washington State?

Global sensation and alt-rock star Benson Boone is known for his outlandish costumes, high voltage energy, and for having great hair and what I think is a great moustache (ha). But did you know that this multi-talented singer/musician hails from a tiny town in Washington State?

From Monroe, WA to the Top of the Music Charts

These days, Benson Boone calls Los Angeles home, but he can never forget his hometown Monroe, Washington, roots. He played tennis and was on the diving team in high school according to the Everrett Herald.

During critique of his audition for American Idol, Katy Perry said, "They’re gonna swoon over Benson Boone." Boone began posting some TikTok videos and was taken under the wing of Dan from Imagine Dragons.

This led to him being offered a contract from Night Street Records/Warner Records. After he was asked to open for the Imagine Dragons and Taylor Swift, the rest, as they say, is music history.

**Benson's first big hit was Ghost Town.**

Pop Star Benson Boone from Monroe, WA — Benson Boone. Photo Credit: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

Worldwide Success Brings Benson Boone Back to Washington

Benson's performance at Coachella in 2025 grabbed him national attention, with comparisons to Queen's Freddie Mercury (RIP). Even TMZ started following him around everywhere after that.

Boone now has two successful albums, Fireworks & Rollerblades and American Heart. His song, Beautiful Things, has won Billboard Music, iHeartRadio, and MTV Music Awards, plus a Grammy nomination.

Benson Boone's current Wanted Man tour will bring him back to his home state on August 2nd in Spokane at the Numerica Veterans Arena and August 4th in Seattle at Climate Pledge Arena.