Benson Boone Scores First ARIA No. 1 With American Heart

Benson Boone's sophomore album, American Heart, debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart and led pure sales in the U.S. with 29,000 copies sold in a week, though its overall consumption placed it at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. Despite the album's chart successes, American Heart's total sales, including streaming, amounted to just 60,000 copies, which critics have described as a disappointing follow-up to Boone’s earlier hits like Beautiful Things and his debut album Fireworks & Rollerblades. Boone's previous single Beautiful Things remains a significant success, earning multi-platinum status and maintaining strong streaming numbers globally. The album's commercial performance has sparked commentary suggesting Boone needs to refocus his career, as his latest singles have struggled to gain radio traction. Meanwhile, American Heart’s chart debut marks Boone's highest peak to date, surpassing his debut album's No. 17 position on the ARIA chart. The music landscape continues to be competitive, with artists like Morgan Wallen maintaining strong overall activity and other established acts releasing notable albums.