It’s not every day you witness a live performance that completely defies the laws of physics and still sounds pitch-perfect. But that’s exactly what Benson Boone and his sister pulled off during a recent jaw-dropping duet and the internet can’t stop talking about it.
The Washington-born rising star, best known for his hit “Beautiful Things,” took things to new heights — literally — by performing the emotionally rich ballad “Work of Art” while his sister stood upright on his shoulders.
Watch the video below.
If that visual alone doesn’t stun you, their seamless harmonies certainly will. Under the kind of pressure that would rattle even seasoned performers, the Boone siblings delivered a performance that was as breathtaking as it was technically brilliant.
And the lyrics? Straight out of a romantic painting: “I sit here painting perfect pictures of every moment with you… darling, you’re my work of art.” Their choice of song wasn’t just fitting — it was poetic.
As Boone anchored the vocals and balance, his sister stood tall (literally and metaphorically), proving that trust and sibling connection can create magic on stage.
A Kid from Washington with a Big Voice
Born in Monroe, Washington, Benson Boone grew up as the only boy in a family of five siblings. But he considers that a blessing. “They teach you the more emotional side of life,” he once said in an interview. Boone credits his sisters for helping him understand how to treat women with empathy and respect — a lesson that undoubtedly informs his emotionally intelligent songwriting.
Before he became a music sensation, Boone was already making waves — not with a mic, but on a diving board. As a member of Monroe High School’s dive team, he gained attention for his daring flips and backflips. He also loved rollerblading and exploring the outdoors, which fits his image of a free-spirited performer who never quite stops moving.
Behind the spotlight, Boone has always stayed grounded. “Behind the screen, I’m just a regular kid who likes sports, the outdoors and enjoys life,” he once shared. And it’s exactly that authentic charm that’s helped him connect so deeply with fans across the world.
From TikTok to Global Stages
Boone’s discovery was as unexpected as his duet choreography. In high school, a friend asked him to play piano for a battle of the bands, and he surprised himself by singing on stage for the first time. “It was like I unlocked something I didn’t know I had,” he said, describing it as the best feeling of his life.
After uploading videos to TikTok, Boone quickly gained a following — and even earned a spot on American Idol. But in a bold move, he chose to walk away from the show before it finished. “I don’t want people to be like, ‘Oh, Benson Boone, American Idol blew him up.’ No. I want to be Benson Boone because I write smash hits and they love my music,” he told The Zach Sang Show in 2022.
His instincts were right. Shortly after, Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds signed him to Night Street Records, and Boone released his breakout single “Ghost Town.” Since then, he’s dropped multiple chart-topping tracks and his debut album Fireworks & Rollerblades — proving he’s here to stay.
