George Benson, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a top source, George Benson is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the guitarist's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 14/12/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Benson for Person of the Year?
The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 82-year-old guitarist, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Benson so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the guitarist have already been named ‘American Of The Year’ by some major American newspapers and even ‘Pittsburgh Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Pittsburgh (George Benson's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the guitarist was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“George Benson Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 13 Dec 2025
“Congrats! George has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 13 Dec 2025
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not George Benson?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 13 Dec 2025
Could 2026 officially be the Year of George Benson?
Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2026 Person of the Year.
Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2026?
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