Beautiful Things (Benson Boone song)
2024 single by Benson Boone
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"Beautiful Things" is a song by American singer and songwriter Benson Boone. It was released on January 19, 2024, through Night Street Records and Warner Records as the lead single of his debut studio album, Fireworks & Rollerblades (2024). The song was co-written by Boone with Jack LaFrantz and Evan Blair, and produced by the latter. "Beautiful Things" peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Outside of the United States, "Beautiful Things" topped the charts in 19 other countries, including Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
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| Single by Benson Boone | ||||
| from the album Fireworks & Rollerblades | ||||
| Released | January 19, 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
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| Length | 3:01 | |||
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| Producer | Evan Blair | |||
| Benson Boone singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Beautiful Things" on YouTube | ||||
Background
Benson Boone began writing the song on September 8, 2023, shortly after moving to Los Angeles.[1] Initially beginning two different songs over two consecutive evenings, songwriter Jack LaFrantz suggested combining the two songs into one, which became "Beautiful Things".[2] Boone cited a relationship he had recently begun as inspiration.[3][1]
Composition
"Beautiful Things" is a pop rock[4] and folk rock[5] "ballad about the meaning of life", where Boone reflects on gratitude for life, love and the "volatility of happiness".[6]
The song adds a "more powerful" layer to the "softness" he exhibited with previous singles like "In the Stars", helping him bring out "all of his character" from inside and performing different "vocal turns".[7] Consisting of "soulful verses" paired with a "powerful chorus", Boone showcases "raw, emotive vocals".[8] It is in the key of B-flat major.[9]
Promotion
Starting on December 3, 2023,[10] Boone steadily teased the song on TikTok and Instagram, amassing over 130 million views with its sound until January 18, 2024.
Boone performed the song live at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025.[11]
Music video
The music video premiered on the day after the single. It garnered half a million views within an hour. The video features Boone and his band performing on a mountaintop and was shot near St. George, Utah.[12][13] As of April 25, 2025, the music video has amassed over 625 million views.[14] It was directed by Matt Eastin and won an MTV VMA for Best Alternative video.[15][16]
Accolades
| Organization | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| American Music Awards | 2025 | Song of the Year | Nominated | [17] |
| Favorite Music Video | Nominated | |||
| Favorite Pop Song | Nominated | |||
| Billboard Music Awards | 2024 | Top Hot 100 Song | Nominated | [18] |
| Top Radio Song | Nominated | |||
| Top Selling Song | Nominated | |||
| Top Billboard Global 200 Song | Won | |||
| Top Billboard Global 200 (Excl. U.S.) Song | Won | |||
| iHeartRadio Music Awards | 2025 | Song of the Year | Won | |
| Pop Song of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Best Music Video | Nominated | |||
| Best Lyrics | Nominated | |||
| Los 40 Music Awards | 2024 | Best International Song | Won | [19] |
| MTV Europe Music Awards | 2024 | Best Song | Nominated | [20] |
| MTV Video Music Awards | 2024 | Best Alternative Video | Won | [21] |
| Song of Summer | Nominated | |||
| MTV Video Music Awards Japan | 2025 | Best New Artist Video (International) | Won | [22] |
| Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | 2024 | Favorite Viral Song | Nominated | [23] |
| NRJ Music Award | 2024 | Best International Song | Won | [24] |
Charts
Weekly charts
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Monthly charts
Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[194] | 12× Platinum | 840,000‡ |
| Austria (IFPI Austria)[195] | 3× Platinum | 90,000‡ |
| Belgium (BRMA)[196] | 3× Platinum | 120,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[197] | Diamond | 800,000‡ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[198] | 2× Platinum | 180,000‡ |
| France (SNEP)[199] | Diamond | 333,333‡ |
| Germany (BVMI)[200] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
| Italy (FIMI)[201] | 2× Platinum | 200,000‡ |
| Mexico (AMPROFON)[202] | 2× Platinum+Gold | 350,000‡ |
| Netherlands (NVPI)[203] | Platinum | 93,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[204] | 7× Platinum | 210,000‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV)[205] | Diamond | 250,000‡ |
| Portugal (AFP)[206] | 7× Platinum | 70,000‡ |
| Spain (Promusicae)[207] | 3× Platinum | 180,000‡ |
| Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[208] | 4× Platinum | 120,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[209] | 5× Platinum | 3,000,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[210] | 8× Platinum | 8,000,000‡ |
| Streaming | ||
| Greece (IFPI Greece)[211] | 3× Platinum | 6,000,000† |
| Japan (RIAJ)[212] | Gold | 50,000,000† |
| Summary | ||
| Worldwide | — | 2,110,000,000[213] |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| United States | January 30, 2024 | Contemporary hit radio | [214] |