It’s time to relive one of the most electric moments of 2025: Benson Boone lighting up Festival Hall in Melbourne with the live debut of his unreleased track, “Young American Heart.”
The January 17 performance was more than just a concert — it was a moment. Boone, known for turning emotional storytelling into full-body performances, brought explosive energy to the stage.
By the end of the set, he had leapt into the crowd, tossing kisses and high-fiving fans, leaving Festival Hall buzzing with adrenaline.
The standout moment? His soaring performance of “Young American Heart,” a track that’s quickly becoming a fan-favorite even before its official release.
Watch his performance below.
What to know about “Young American Heart”
The song, which Boone debuted live that night, is a nostalgic, coming-of-age anthem filled with longing, fearless love, and the uncertainty of youth. Lyrics like “If I’m gonna die a young American… I’d be just fine as long as I’m wherever you are” capture the essence of the track — part confessional, part cinematic. It’s a powerful preview of what’s to come from his upcoming album.
And speaking of the album…
Boone officially announced his highly anticipated new record, American Heart, during his Coachella debut just days earlier. The album is set for release on June 20 via Night Street Records/Warner Records and is already generating massive buzz.
The Coachella set made headlines not just for the announcement, but for a surprise moment: Boone brought out Brian May of Queen for a duet of “Bohemian Rhapsody” on the main stage. The performance clip has since racked up over 48 million views on Instagram in just three days.
What’s next for Benson Boone?
American Heart follows the success of his chart-climbing 2025 single “Sorry I’m Here for Someone Else” — a raw, emotional ballad about seeing your ex while out with someone new. The song currently sits in the top 20 at Top 40 and Hot AC, and top 10 at AC. It’s Boone’s first release since “Beautiful Things,” which became the most-streamed song in the world in 2024.
With American Heart on the way and performances like the one at Festival Hall still echoing online, Benson Boone is proving he’s not just living the moment — he’s defining it.
