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A Mass. family invited Benson Boone to a 4-year-old’s birthday party. Here’s what happened next.

“We are officially best buddies.”

Benson Boone, center, performs during the Pre-Grammy Gala on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

By Dialynn Dwyer

July 15, 2025

1 minute to read

A Massachusetts dad took to TikTok last week with what he acknowledged was a long shot — an invitation for musician Benson Boone to attend his son’s 4th birthday party.

Addressing the singer-songwriter, Ryan Benoit, a Fairhaven police officer, shared that his son, Ryder, is one of Boone’s “biggest fans” and requested a “Benson Boone birthday party.”

“He loves singing your songs,” Benoit said. “He listens to them literally every single day.”

When asked if he wants a party with a more typical kid theme, Benoit said his 3-year-old declines.

“Every time he says ‘no,’ he says ‘I want Benson Boone,’” Benoit said. “He is the most kind, sweet-hearted kid. And the way he belts out his songs, I would think that he’s on stage with you.”

The dad shared an image of the invitation to the Sept. 20 party, which features a picture of Boone.

“I know it’s a long shot, if you can come, please do so,” Benoit said.

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Since it was posted, the video has garnered more than a million views — and a comment from Boone.

“Well I think I’ve got some good news for you and Ryder,” the musician wrote.

In a separate video posted by Benoit, a giggling Ryder responded.

“Thank you for mentioning me,” the 3-year-old says. “I love your music. You’re my best buddy.”

Boone responded with another comment, accompanied with a tears of joy emoji: “We are officially best buddies.”

Benoit shared an update Monday that the family has been gifted tickets to Boone’s Sept. 2 show at TD Garden by radio station Kiss108. The station is also giving the family Benson Boone merchandise and party supplies for his birthday celebration.