With his signature blend of raw emotion and explosive stage energy, Benson Boone set the LOS40 Music Awards Santander 2024 ablaze with a live performance of “Beautiful Things” that had both fans and fellow artists on their feet.
Complete with onstage backflips and soaring vocals, Boone’s appearance wasn’t just a highlight of the night—it was a declaration that he’s more than a rising star. He’s already a powerhouse.
Taking the stage at the legendary Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona on November 8, 2024, Boone delivered a mesmerizing rendition of one of the year’s most talked-about hits.
Watch his performance below.
But it wasn’t just his vocals that caught attention—it was the charisma, the control, and the unshakable stage presence that had many comparing him to none other than Freddie Mercury. With each note and every confident move, Boone channeled the spirit of the greats while carving out a lane entirely his own.
Fans flooded social media with praise, celebrating Boone’s fearless commitment to his art and the physicality of a show that included gravity-defying backflips—a rare sight in a ballad performance, and one that added even more impact to his storytelling.
Boone’s rise has been fast, but not without substance. Since the release of his debut single “Ghost Town” in 2021, the American singer-songwriter has gained global attention with a steady stream of hits, including “In the Stars” and now “Beautiful Things”, which has become a standout track of 2024. His voice—full of ache, hope, and precision—has resonated deeply with a generation searching for authenticity in their music.
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At the 2024 LOS40 Music Awards, Boone stood out even among a stellar lineup of international and Spanish stars like Teddy Swims, Rauw Alejandro, Bad Gyal, Ana Mena, Álvaro de Luna, Lola Indigo, and more.
The event, known as the biggest celebration of music in Spain, brought together artists from around the world to honor a year filled with unforgettable songs. Boone, as one of the latest additions to the lineup, did more than fit in—he left a lasting impression.
While some performances leave you humming a tune, Boone’s left viewers breathless. The control in his vocals, the emotion in his delivery, and the boldness of his physical performance reminded fans why live music still holds unmatched magic.
And much like “My Heart Will Go On” lives on as one of Celine Dion’s career-defining moments, Boone’s “Beautiful Things” performance may well become a landmark in his own musical journey. It was youthful yet refined, vulnerable yet strong—a balance that very few young artists master early on.
