bio

Raised in Alabama and based in the Nashville area, Ben Brooks is an Americana and Alt-Country singer-songwriter whose music draws from classic country, folk, and roots rock. Grounded in honest storytelling and a deep sense of place, his songs explore memory, resilience, family, and the people who shape our lives.

After college, Brooks spent years touring with a band before moving to Nashville to pursue songwriting and a solo career. His writing finds meaning in everyday moments, pairing timeless melodies with personal stories that leave room for listeners to hear their own. His live performances have included Nashville’s Bluebird Café alongside acclaimed songwriter Tia Sillers.

His latest single, “No Light,” released September 25, grew out of a loss that brought an unexpected end to months of writer’s block. Days after a close friend he considered a brother died following a year-long battle with cancer, Brooks sat down with his guitar and wrote the song in one sitting.

“At first, I didn’t understand where it came from,” Brooks says. “Looking back now, I believe it was a gift he left me.”

With just his voice and acoustic guitar, “No Light” explores grief, connection, and the ways the people we lose remain with us. The recording captures the intimacy at the heart of Brooks’ music: lived experience, honest language, and a song given room to speak.