Ben Johnson grew up in Meridian, Mississippi, where he lived until moving to Nashville with his sisters in 2012 to pursue a music career.
[1][2] He began piano lessons at age six with his grandmother, developing his own style by altering compositions, which sparked his interest in songwriting.
They gained recognition by reaching the Hollywood rounds of The X Factor in 2011, receiving praise from Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul.
1 singles, including "Bulletproof" by Nate Smith, "Gone" by Dierks Bentley, "Take My Name" by Parmalee (which was recognized as Billboard’s Country Song of the Year), and "New Truck" by Dylan Scott.
[10] "Bulletproof," performed by Nate Smith and co-written by Johnson was nominated for Male Song of The Year at the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards.