In 2018, Benoit was a finalist in SiriusXM "Top of the Country" in association with the CCMAs and He was the only independent Canadian Country Artist invited to walk the red carpet at the 2018 Much Music Video Awards in Toronto, ON. He signed a new record deal with independent Record Label, Vicktory Music Group and recorded critically acclaimed single "Slow Hand" Featuring Canadian Female Country singer "Leah Daniels". Benoit went on to record a 7 track EP titled "Revolution Part 1" released in 2019 which included "Slow Hand" as well as all new songs.
