Benson Boone, Momma Song | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Benson Boone turns up the sincerity on the beautiful,  sentimental ballad, “Momma Song.”

“Momma, don’t you know / There’s nothing to be sorry about? / I’m so proud of all you’ve done.” Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Benson Boone is always good for a big, sentimental ballad. Once more on “Momma Song”, he shows us his sincere, thoughtful side.  Boone, like many pop stars, has his ardent supporters as well as his fair share of skeptics.  Perhaps he is a bit schmaltzy at times, and over-sings (he has a powerfully robust voice), but Boone has plenty of positive attributes. One is his marketing ability – his delicious shirtless poses, ambitiously wild outfits, etc. Also, he has a beautiful voice, even if he is not everybody’s cup of tea. Boone penned “Momma Song” with the usuals: Jack LaFrantz and producer Jason Evigan.

The sound of “Momma Song” fits the Benson Boone aesthetic perfectly. It is a ballad in the pop/rock aesthetic.  The melodies are tuneful, and Boone sings the notes and lyrics authentically. For much of this song, Benson exhibits control, never overextending himself vocally. There is no “Beautiful Things” moment where the belting gets ‘over the top.’ He does rise to the occasion, showing off his big instrument, however. Thematically, he highlights both Momma (“Momma, I’m missing home / And California’s getting colder /… I miss you”) and his father (“Lately, it’s getting hard / I’ve started looking like my father / And it makes me cry a little bit / ‘Cause he should’ve made it big”). Benson feels nostalgic, appreciating home, old times, and, of course, his parents. He shines brightly in the chorus:

“Take me down your old street

Tell me your memories of when you were young and when you fell in love

Drive me through the country

Tell me your story and you can play all of your favorite songs…”

Ultimately, “Momma Song” is beautiful, period. I appreciate his sincerity on the sixth track from  American Heart (June 20, 2025).