Ben Chase (Gallant) Country Music Rising Star from Tignish, PEI Area and Nashville, Tenn. is a nominee on Sirus XM Top of the Country Competition in 2026 with other uprising Artists with $25,000.00 up for grabs for the winner.

Ben a PEI native is now based in Nashville as a songwriter and singer, blending honky-tonk grit with coastal influence.

He has earned more than 9 million global streams and multiple #1 singles on the Canadian iTunes Country Chart and has built momentum on both sides of the border.

Ben's releases have earned consistent editorial support from Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon along with features from CMT and Sirus XM's Top of the Country.

A proven live act, Ben has performed at major festivals including WE Fest, Calgary Stampede and Cavendish Beach Music Festival and has opened for artists such as Dan Shay, Zach Bryan and Scott McCreery.

He delivers country music rooted in feel, energy and craft.

Just recently Ben has been nominated for 3 ECMA 2026 Music Awards in Sydney, Cape Breton and will be performing on the Award's show on May 21/26. Award nominations are: Fans Choice Video: (Small Town Talking) (voted by fans)-Breakthrough Artist and CD Release ( Salt Water Cowboy).

Ben's Upcoming Schedule to date:

May 21-Center 200 Sydney ,Cape Breton (Gala Awards)

May 23-Ranchmans Music Festival, St Albert Alberta

July 10-Ranchmans, Calgary, AB

July 24-Neguac Country Music Festival

July 26- Souris Music Hall, Souris, PEI