With a skyrocketing career and undeniable stage presence, Benson Boone continues to capture the spotlight—and at the 2025 BottleRock Napa Valley festival, he showed the world exactly why he’s one of music’s fastest-rising stars.
On May 24, Boone performed his emotional new single, “Momma’s Song,” live for a massive audience. The result? A stunning set that proved he doesn’t need autotune, lip-syncing, or flashy gimmicks to deliver a perfect performance.
Watch his performance below.
Boone’s live version of “Momma’s Song” sounded so rich and precise, it could have easily passed for a studio recording. But what elevated the moment wasn’t just the vocal perfection—it was the raw emotion behind every note.
A heartfelt tribute to his mother, the song showcased Boone’s ability to connect deeply with fans while displaying impeccable vocal control. From the first verse to the final line, the crowd was completely locked in.
Of course, Boone’s stage presence didn’t stop at the mic. Known for his unexpected flair, the 22-year-old performer launched into a series of backflips mid-set—eight in total, by one count. His energetic moves added another layer of excitement, but never distracted from the heart of the performance.
Like many fans, some were introduced to Boone after his now-famous front flip in a sparkly singlet during the 2025 Grammy Awards—an appearance that quickly went viral and helped catapult him into the pop culture spotlight. In the three months since, he’s performed on Saturday Night Live, taken the Coachella stage, and seen his hit “Beautiful Things” surpass two billion streams on Spotify.
At BottleRock, Boone may have drawn the festival’s biggest crowd of the weekend, even rivaling the audience numbers for headliners like Green Day and Justin Timberlake. Despite a 6 p.m. daylight slot, his set attracted a sea of fans stretching far beyond the stage, a turnout that recalled the viral buzz surrounding fellow Gen Z sensation Chappell Roan at last year’s Outside Lands.
Boone’s journey has been anything but traditional. After gaining attention on TikTok, he auditioned for American Idol in 2021 but exited the show early during Hollywood Week—a decision that ultimately worked in his favor. Since then, he’s toured with Taylor Swift on her Eras Tour and built a loyal following with songs that blend early-2000s pop rock vibes and emotionally charged lyrics.
