Megan Moroney‘s “Beautiful Things” lyrics were written with her niece in mind, but it’s a message everyone needs to hear. The tender ballad leads the musician’s third studio album, release date TBA.

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“Beautiful Things” by Benson Boone transcends its status as a contemporary pop song, offering a profound exploration of life’s complexities and beauty. Through heartfelt lyrics, soulful vocals, and ...

When Benson Boone released his sledgehammer ballad “Beautiful Things” in January, his expectations weren’t high. “Every song I’ve had, I’ve had to work so, so, so hard for every stream while the song ...

Since Boone started releasing music through TikTok in 2021, he has built a pretty big following with over 1.5 million keeping track of his account. He did try auditioning for American Idol but wound ...

BENSON BOONE has already learned a few things about making an entrance. At a summer rooftop concert at the Grammy Museum in Downtown L.A., the singer abruptly arrived onstage to the opening beats of ...

You know you’ve hit the big time when Kelly Clarkson covers your song. The pop icon covered Benson Boone’s smash hit “Beautiful Things” during the “Kellyoke” portion of her talk show June 11, in a ...

From an early age, Megan Moroney grew up surrounded by music. Nurturing a love for country, she eventually taught herself how to play the piano. Although looking to explore a different career path, ...

The song is many things: comforting, manipulative, cathartic, a little threatening. Most importantly, it is a vessel, which empties out at the... This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter.