Benson Boone had nothing but beautiful things to say about Taylor Swift on the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet Wednesday (Sept. 12).
Speaking to Billboard‘s Kyle Denis ahead of the 2024 ceremony, the 22-year-old artist confessed that he was a little antsy in the company of so many big names in music. “There’s a lot of really cool people in this room, so I’m peeing my pants a little,” Boone said.
The Washington native went on to gush about the “insane” experience of opening for the “Anti-Hero” singer at one of her June Eras Tour shows at Wembley Stadium in London. “She’s amazing, she’s so kind,” he said of Swift. “Everything she does, everything she touches turns to gold.”
“I was just happy to be a part of one show,” he added.
Later that night, Boone would take the stage as part of a lineup of performers that also included Sabrina Carpenter, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, Halsey, Lenny Kravitz and more, singing his Billboard Hot 100 hit “Beautiful Things” at UBS Arena in New York City. After starting out on the piano, the musician stood up and did a flip off a riser to match the song’s signature shift in intensity, looking dapper in a sparkly blue jumpsuit.
Boone also walked away from the 2024 ceremony with a brand-new Moon Person for best alternative thanks to “Beautiful Things.” He was nominated in two other categories as well: MTV push performance of the year, which went to Le Sserafim, and best new artist, which Chappell Roan took home.
Speaking of the “Good Luck, Babe!” singer, Boone is a fan — especially of her single “Pink Pony Club.” “It’s so good, and I got to see it live at Lollapalooza,” he told Billboard. “Chef’s kiss. She’s amazing.”
