Jason Benoit – Five Questions With

Jenna Melanson·May 9, 2024

Jason Benoit To Unveil New EP, The Deadwood on May 10

In Fox Island River, Newfoundland, Jason Benoit rises above his small-town roots to become a notable figure in Canada’s country music scene. With achievements like a CCMA nomination for “Alternative Country Album of the Year” and a MusicNL Fans Choice Entertainer & Indigenous Artist of the Year win,

Jason’s influence reaches far beyond his 200-resident hometown. With chart-topping hits and over 13 million global streams, he’s a guiding light for small-town, Indigenous, and independent artists nationwide. From headlining major festivals to supporting acts like Old Dominion, Jason’s impact spans the industry.

Now hosting “That’s Country” on 100.1 BayFM, he shares his love for the genre while connecting with fellow artists. Jason Benoit’s journey epitomizes resilience and dedication, cementing his position at the forefront of Canadian country music.

May 10 marks the release of Jason’s new EP, The Deadwood, as well as the latest single, “1000 Mile Grin.”

Pre-save The Deadwood here.

First off care to introduce yourself to our readers?

Hey all! My name is “Jason Benoit” and I’ve been a professional country music singer/songwriter since 2013. I’m from and currently living in Fox Island River, NL (pop. 200).

Tell us a bit about your recent release.

I’ve got a new self-written/produced EP called The Deadwood coming May 10th which has more of a folk/country vibe than my past releases. It’s the follow-up to my last album Time Traveller which amassed nearly 5 million streams worldwide.

How do you typically go about the songwriting process? Do you have a specific method or creative routine that you follow?

When I’m in the album writing process, it seems to flow naturally. I focus on the type of song I’d like to write while I’m walking or driving and ideas tend to pop into my head then I record parts in my phone and work on it with my guitar when I get home putting it all together.

Looking ahead, what are your plans for supporting this new release? Are there any upcoming tours, music videos, or additional content that fans can look forward to in connection with this project?

I have many shows and festivals I’m playing this summer. Here are a few of them and many are yet to be announced.

June 22 – Bay Fest, Corner Brook, NL
July 20 – Fundyfest – Sussex, NB
Aug 2 – Boothill Jam – Bothwell, ON

Looking back on your musical career, is there a particular moment or accomplishment that you consider a turning point or a highlight?

I’ve been blessed to have done a lot in my career so far but the turning point moment was achieving a top 10 at Canadian Country Radio with my Certified Gold single “Gone Long Gone”.