This year has so far been a whirlwind for Ben Lummis. At the beginning of 2004 he was a teacher's aide at Arohanui Special School, and in the space of just five months he has become one of New Zealand's most recognised celebrities.

In January he lined up with thousands of other hopefuls at the NZ Idol auditions, sang and danced his way into the judge's and the public's hearts. He was crowned New Zealand's first Idol on May 10th.

For more information check out the muzic.net.nz Profile for Ben Lummis

They Can't Take That Away debuted in the Official New Zealand Top 40 Singles on 17 May 2004. It has been in the Top 40 Singles for 14 weeks with a highest position of #1. There is one song by Ben Lummis in the Top 40 Singles with one reaching Number One.