Benson Boone Breaks His Own Record As His New Single Rises

Benson Boone only has a few more weeks before he releases his sophomore album, American Heart. The highly-anticipated project is currently being promoted by two singles, both of which are getting a full push at pop radio in the U.S., and the singer recently dropped a new tune, “Momma Song,” which may become a hit as well in just a few days.

The first two tracks earned lofty debuts upon arrival, and now both “Sorry I’m Here for Someone Else” and its follow-up “A Mystical Magical” are climbing across a number of tallies, including the Hot 100. As they rise, one of them breaks a tie and establishes itself as a real smash in the singer-songwriter’s discography.

“Sorry I’m Here for Someone Else” Reaches a New Peak

“Sorry I’m Here for Someone Else” lifts two spots on the Hot 100 this week, ascending from No. 32 to No. 30. While a jump of just a pair of positions may not seem important, it’s a meaningful one for Boone. The single now stands as his second-highest-rising hit ever on the ranking of the most consumed songs in the U.S.

Last week, when “Sorry I’m Here for Someone Else” sat at No. 32, it was tied for that honor with “Slow It Down.” That single, featured on his first full-length Fireworks & Rollerblades, stalled at No. 32 in September 2024, and now ranks as his third-highest-rising win.

“Sorry I’m Here for Someone Else” is a Radio Win

“Sorry I’m Here for Someone Else” gains ground on the Hot 100 thanks largely to its quick adoption at radio. The tune appears on four of Billboard’s airplay rosters, and it climbs to new peaks on three of them this frame. The American Heart focus track jumps to No. 20 on the Radio Songs tally, No. 6 on the Adult Pop Airplay list, and it breaks into the top 10 for the first time on the Pop Airplay roster, pushing from No. 11 to No. 10. At the same time, it holds at its all-time peak of No. 19 on the Adult Contemporary roster.

“Mystical Magical” Trails by Only a Few Spots

“Mystical Magical” isn’t far behind its predecessor. After barely breaking into the top 40 on the Hot 100, the track dipped to No. 45, but has now reversed course. This week, it steps up three spaces to No. 42. If it gets picked up at radio, it could soon continue its growth on the ranking.

“Beautiful Things” is Still the Top Track

“Beautiful Things” is still far and away Boone’s biggest and highest-rising hit on the Hot 100. The tune remains present at No. 8 on the competitive tally, even after 68 weeks on the list. The smash peaked at No. 2 in March 2024 and, amazingly, hasn’t disappeared from the ranking.