Pat Boone (born June 1, 1934) is an singer, actor and writer who was a successful pop singer in the United States during the 1950s and early 1960s. He sold over 45 million albums, had 38 Top 40 hits and starred in more than 12 Hollywood movies. Boone's talent as a singer and actor combined with his old-fashioned values contributed to his popularity in the pre-rock and roll era. He continues to entertain and perform, and is also a motivational speaker, a television personality, a political commentator and a activist, writer and preacher.

Boone was successful in multiple ways. He hosted a network television show, from 1957–1959. He has written many books and had a number one bestseller in the 1950s. His of hits had a noticeable effect on the development of the broad popularity of . During his tours in the 1950s, was one of his opening acts.

According to , Boone was the second biggest charting artist of the late 1950s, behind only but ahead of and , and was ranked at No. 9—behind and but ahead of artists such as and - in its listing of the Top 100 Top 40 Artists 1955-1995.

In the 1960s, he focused on and is a member of the . Boone still holds the Billboard record for spending 220 consecutive weeks on the charts with more than one song.

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