Ben Arsenault’s songwriting is inspired by his country Acadian roots, and the west coast wilderness, where he grew up. Ben released his sophomore album “Make Way For This Heartache”, on July 11, 2024 with the North Country Collective. Since its release, it has been garnering all the right kind of praise for a classic country album. “One of this year’s most comforting country records” said Holler, who included Ben in their list of 10 artists you need to know for July 2024. “This is what country music should sound like” said Americana UK. 

“Make Way For This Heartache” has allowed Ben to catch the attention of key venues for independent country music in the States. In November 2024, he was down in Nashville where he played Dee’s Lounge with local mainstay, Mose Wilson. In March 2025, he made a trip to Austin for gigs at the White Horse and Sagebrush. 

Ben has recently released two incredible singles, “Motel In Southern Idaho” and “When Will We Know”, that continue his hot streak and illustrate why he is a rising star.