Benson Bun on Growing Up Mormon: Navigating Embarrassment and Disappointment

Benson Boon Discusses His Mormon Upbringing

Benson Boon opened up about his experience growing up as a Mormon, expressing that it left him feeling “bewildered and disappointed.”

Nominated by Grammy artist Katya Stone as the first of four covers for its The Future of Music issue. In an interview with the publication, the artist known for “Beautiful Things” reflected on his upbringing and the faith that shaped his early years.

Boon, hailing from Monroe, Washington, was raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but he admitted to not feeling a connection with Mormonism.

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