With a career that has touched three of America’s great musical cities, the top of the pop charts and even the Super Bowl halftime show, Creative Nation songwriter/producer Ben West has turned an unconventional “passion-first” approach into success across country, pop, indie rock, and more.  A Detroit-area native schooled by Motown’s legendary gospel and R&B players, West first found a voice working on L.A.-based sync projects for major networks like ABC, Disney and others before scoring a 2x Platinum, Top 10 Billboard hit with P!nk’s “Try” in 2012.  Co-written with late friend and Grammy winner busbee, the experience pointed West toward Nashville and a decade-plus of growing influence in the fabled Music City.  Embracing the alt-rock tendencies of a true ‘90s kid, West’s comfort around darker themes and ability to fill creative gaps has led to a series of high-profile successes as both a writer – Lori McKenna, “The Tunnel” (2023); Brett Eldredge, “Songs About You” (2022 album title track); Blake Shelton, “Neon Time” (2021); Carly Pearce, “Show Me Around” (2021); Kelly Clarkson, “I Dare You” (2020); Lady A, “Hurt” (2017) – and as a producer.  His recent production credits include the entirety of emerging country artist Stephen Wilson Jr.’s søn of dad (2023), as well as Patrick Droney’s Subtitles for Feelings (2023), and acclaimed tracks by Caitlyn Smith (“Alaska,” 2023); Brett Eldredge (“Hideaway,” 2022); Chris Tomlin (“The Answer,” 2022); Hailey Whitters (“The Ride” feat. Jordan Davis, 2021); Ashley Monroe (“Til It Breaks,” 2021) and beyond. Fostering a relaxed, experimental studio environment, and refusing to chase trends, his diverse background continues to help pull distinctive character out of each artist and songsmith he works alongside.