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Is Benson Boone Mormon? (Not anymore)

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Summary

  • Benson Boone, a talented young artist, was raised in a devout Mormon family but has since moved away from the faith.
  • He no longer identifies as a Mormon and seeks a personal spiritual journey blending beliefs from various sources.
  • Benson maintains a lifestyle free from alcohol and drugs for personal health reasons, rather than religious adherence.
  • His music, particularly the song “Beautiful Things,” expresses his evolving faith and connection with God, resonating with diverse audiences.

Not anymore. Benson Boone was raised in a devout Mormon family in Monroe, Washington, and he even spent a semester at Brigham Young University–Idaho. In a March 2025 Rolling Stone interview he said he no longer identifies as Mormon: “I don’t want to be a part of one religion.” His voice has given us hits like “Ghost Town,” “In The Stars,” and the chart-topper “Beautiful Things,” and he even opened for Taylor Swift. As his star rose, Christian listeners started…

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