In The Stars by Benson Boone

Album: Walk Me Home (2022)

Charted: 21 82

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The death of Benson Boone's great-grandma at 97 years old left him heartbroken. He used to meet her on Woods Creek Road in Monroe, Washington, on Sunday mornings and they'd go to church together. Her loss has shaken his faith in God to the core and he now sleeps in on the Sabbath.

Though his beloved great-grandma is now "in the stars," Boone doesn't want to say goodbye to her, as this means accepting she's truly gone. Rather than moving on, he wishes to hold on to the precious memories of their time together.
After the success of his debut single, "Ghost Town," Night Street Records lined Boone up with a couple of A-list songwriters for this track: Jason Evigan (Demi Lovato's "Heart Attack," Maroon 5's "Girls Like You") and Michael Pollack (Maroon 5's "Memories," Justin Bieber's "Ghost").
Jason Evigan also produced "In the Stars" and played the guitar and drums. Michael Pollack played the keyboards and both he and Evigan sang the backing vocals.

Comments: 9

Someone from AmericaThank you Benson. I lost my aunt in 2024 and my granny in 2020. This song means a lot to me. Thank you so, so much! This was the first song that made me cry, for a good reason.
Callia from AmericaI understand what Benson is going through I lost my grandma to cancer and she understood me in ways most can't and Benson Boone tells his life experience through music and I love him so much I went to his concert two days ago on July 3rd 2025 and I cried during in the stars. Benson Boone has impacted my life in so many ways and I love his music so much!!
Jadyn from AmericaI get what Benson is going through, because I can really relate to this song because my grandma also passed away from cancer a couple of years ago at 80.
Fox from AmericaWhy was part of the song lyrics in spanish? (ps.im not europeon)
AnonymousSorry
for the lose your grandma
AinsleyI recently lost my grandma and it was really hard for me too. This song just hits hard.
Justicetheking5 from St RobertThis relates to me.
Debbie from Muncie, IndianaLove this song; Will play it at my mom's funeral
Grace from UgandaI love this song so much...it leaves my heart sucked whenever I remember about losing a true lover.

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