Canadian country singer
Musical artist
Josh Ross (born May 27, 1996) is a Canadian country singer and songwriter. He is managed by The Core Entertainment and jointly signed to Universal Music Canada and Universal Music Group Nashville .[ 1] [ 2] Ross has charted with the singles "First Taste of Gone ", "On a Different Night ", "Trouble ", "Ain't Doin' Jack ", and "Single Again ".[ 3] In March 2024, he released the extended play Complicated .[ 4]
Ross was born in Waterdown, Ontario , and later moved to nearby Burlington, Ontario for school.[ 5] [ 6] He spent most of his youth playing sports such as hockey , football , soccer , and motocross .[ 7] He has extended family in Los Angeles and Maine , and visited the United States often as a child.[ 8] Ross attended Western University on a football scholarship and was a defensive back .[ 9] He had hoped to play in the Canadian Football League .[ 7] A series of injuries coupled with two surgeries derailed his football career in university,[ 8] and he elected to pursue a career in music as a result.[ 7] Before his solo career, he initially formed a band in 2016 with Will Finch, a fellow former Western football player, named "Silver Lining".[ 10] Ross listened to both country and rock music growing up, and cites Steve Earle as one of his biggest musical influences.[ 7] [ 11]
While working in construction management, Ross entered several music competitions including the Magna Hoedown in Aurora, Ontario , and the Boots and Hearts Emerging Artists Showcase.[ 7] He began making trips to Nashville, Tennessee in 2018, with the support of fellow Canadian country artist Aaron Goodvin , before making a permanent move there in 2019.[ 7] Ross released his first radio single "If You Were a Song" as an independent artist that year.[ 12] He released the five-song extended play Do What You Love in 2020.[ 7]
2022–2023: Universal Music Group, Grey Cup halftime show[ edit ]
In February 2022, Ross released the single "First Taste of Gone ", which he co-wrote with Mason Thornley.[ 13] He then became one of the final eight finalists for SiriusXM 's "Top of the Country" contest.[ 14] Ross subsequently signed a joint recording and management deal with The Core Entertainment and Universal Music Canada in April 2022.[ 1] With Universal taking over promotion of "First Taste of Gone", the song moved into the top five of the Canada Country chart,[ 3] and entered the Canadian Hot 100 .[ 15] Ross released the song "On a Different Night " in July 2022,[ 16] [ 17] [ 18] which would become a radio single later that September.[ 19] He received a nomination for "Rising Star" at the 2022 Canadian Country Music Awards .[ 20] Ross performed at the halftime show for the 109th Grey Cup in Regina, Saskatchewan , alongside Tyler Hubbard and Jordan Davis .[ 21]
In January 2023, Ross released the single "Trouble ".[ 22] He opened for Bailey Zimmerman at the end of his headlining tour in the United States in the same month.[ 23] In March 2023, Universal Music Group Nashville signed Ross in partnership with Universal Music Canada and The Core.[ 24] [ 25] Ross subsequently released the song "Red Flags" later that month.[ 26] [ 27] He joined Lee Brice 's "Beer Drinking Opportunity Tour" with Tenille Arts in Canada in the spring of 2023, and signed a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music shortly thereafter.[ 28] [ 29] [ 30] He was named "Rising Star" at the 2023 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards.[ 31] In the summer of 2023, Ross was an opening act for Nickelback on their North American "Get Rollin' Tour" along with Brantley Gilbert .[ 32] In July 2023, he released the song "Ain't Doin' Jack ".[ 33] That same month, he made his debut performance at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee .[ 34] At the 2023 Canadian Country Music Awards in September 2023, Ross was nominated in six total categories, and won the award for "Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year".[ 35] [ 36] He released the song "Ain't the One" at the end of the month.[ 37]
2024–present: Complicated , The Trouble Tour, and the Single Again Tour[ edit ]
In 2024, Ross released the songs "Single Again " and "Truck Girl".[ 38] Ross also embarked on his debut headlining tour "The Trouble Tour" in Canada in early 2024, and he joined Bailey Zimmerman again for his headlining "Religiously: The Tour" in the United States, Great Britain, and Ireland.[ 39] [ 38] He released his extended play Complicated on March 29, 2024.[ 40] He followed that up with the release of the promotional singles "New Me" in May 2024 and "Want This Beer", a duet with Julia Michaels , in July 2024.[ 41] [ 42] From August to November 2024, Ross will embark on his debut American headlining tour, the "Single Again Tour".[ 43] He won five awards at the 2024 Canadian Country Music Awards , including "Entertainer of the Year" and "Single of the Year.[ 44]
The Trouble Tour (2024)
Single Again Tour (2024)
Awards and nominations [ edit ]
Year
Association
Category
Nominated Work
Result
Ref
2022
Canadian Country Music Association
Rising Star
—
Nominated
[ 20] [ 58]
2023
Country Music Association of Ontario
Fans' Choice
—
Nominated
[ 59] [ 60]
Male Artist of the Year
—
Nominated
Rising Star
—
Won
Single of the Year
"First Taste of Gone"
Nominated
Songwriter of the Year
"On a Different Night"
Nominated
Canadian Country Music Association
Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year
—
Won
[ 35] [ 36]
Fans' Choice
—
Nominated
Male Artist of the Year
—
Nominated
Single of the Year
"On a Different Night"
Nominated
Songwriter(s) of the Year
"Trouble"
Nominated
Video of the Year"
"Trouble"
Nominated
2024
Juno Awards
Juno Fan Choice
—
Nominated
[ 61]
Country Music Association of Ontario
Fans' Choice
—
Nominated
[ 62]
Male Artist of the Year
—
Nominated
Music Video of the Year
"Trouble"
Nominated
Single of the Year
"Trouble"
Nominated
Canadian Country Music Association
Album of the Year
Complicated
Nominated
[ 63] [ 44]
Entertainer of the Year
—
Won
Fans' Choice
—
Nominated
Male Artist of the Year
—
Won
Single of the Year
"Trouble"
Won
Top Selling Canadian Album of the Year
Complicated
Won
Top Selling Canadian Single of the Year
"Trouble"
Won
^ a b "UNIVERSAL MUSIC CANADA SIGNS FAST RISING COUNTRY ARTIST JOSH ROSS" . Universal Music Canada . April 13, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2022 .
^ Anderson, Liza (March 2, 2023). "UMG Nashville & Universal Music Canada Join Forces To Sign Josh Ross" . Music Row Magazine .
^ a b c References for Canada Country:
"First Taste of Gone": "Canada Country chart for July 30, 2022" . Billboard . Retrieved July 26, 2022 .
"On a Different Night": "Canada Country chart for February 18, 2023" . Billboard . Retrieved February 14, 2023 .
"Trouble": "Canada Country chart for September 23, 2023" . Billboard . Retrieved September 19, 2023 .
"Ain't Doin' Jack": "Canada Country chart for March 16, 2024" . Billboard . Retrieved March 12, 2024 .
"Single Again": "Canada Country chart for October 12, 2024" . Billboard . Retrieved October 8, 2024 .
^ Anderson, Liza (February 20, 2024). "Josh Ross To Get 'Complicated' With New EP In March" . Music Row . Retrieved March 19, 2024 .
^ Tressler, Nick (February 10, 2022). "Exclusive Premiere: Josh Ross Shares Emotional Story in 'First Taste of Gone' " . Raised Rowdy . Retrieved July 26, 2022 .
^ Campbell, Scott (May 13, 2023). " 'I want to explore different sounds': Canadian singer Josh Ross and 'Red Flags' " . Peterborough Examiner . Smith Falls, Ontario . Retrieved May 24, 2023 .
^ a b c d e f g "A Chat With Josh Ross About New EP: An Artist Profile" . Front Porch Music . December 8, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2022 .
^ a b Shoemaker, Jamie (June 5, 2022). "Josh Ross Showcases Pure Vocals In Single "First Taste of Gone" " . Upstar Music . Retrieved July 26, 2022 .
^ "Josh Ross - Football - Western Mustangs Sports" . Archived from the original on September 24, 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2022 .
^ Quinn, Serena (March 31, 2016). "Former Mustangs football players Finch and Ross form band" . Western Gazette . Archived from the original on September 23, 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2022 .
^ Zisman, Erica (March 22, 2022). "Who Is Josh Ross? The Story Behind His Journey to Country Music" . CountrySwag .
^ "#1 For Country with Josh Ross" . 107.3 Country . Rogers Media .
^ Zisman, Erica (February 11, 2022). "Josh Ross Releases Personal New Song "First Taste of Gone" " . CountrySwag .
^ Weishar, Jenna (April 11, 2022). "Josh Ross Shares His "First Taste Of Gone" In New Single" . Front Porch Music . Retrieved July 25, 2022 .
^ a b References for Canadian Hot 100:
^ "FAST-RISING COUNTRY ARTIST JOSH ROSS UNVEILS HIS LATEST TASTE OF HEARTFELT COUNTRY "ON A DIFFERENT NIGHT" OUT NOW" . Universal Music Canada . July 15, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022 .
^ "Josh Ross Details New Song 'On A Different Night' " . ET Canada . Archived from the original on July 21, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022 .
^ Zisman, Erica (July 15, 2022). "Josh Ross Releases New Song "On A Different Night" " . CountrySwag . Retrieved July 25, 2022 .
^ "Lewis Capaldi's 'Forget Me' Is This Week's Fave New Radio Track" . FYI Music News . September 19, 2022. Retrieved September 22, 2022 .
^ a b "2022 CCMA AWARD NOMINEES" . Canadian Country Music Association . July 20, 2022. Archived from the original on September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2022 .
^ "Canada's Josh Ross, Florida Georgia Line pair set to perform during Grey Cup halftime show" . The Canadian Press . CBC News . November 4, 2022. Retrieved November 5, 2022 .
^ "BREAKOUT COUNTRY ARTIST JOSH ROSS UNVEILS NEW TRACK "TROUBLE" " . Universal Music Canada . January 4, 2023. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2023 .
^ Roden, Ally (October 31, 2022). "Bailey Zimmerman Breaks Streaming Records & 'Leave The Light On' Becomes The Biggest Streaming Country Debut Of All Time" . Music Mayhem Magazine .
^ Lynn, Jeff (March 2, 2023). "Universal Music Group Nashville Teams With Universal Music Canada On Newcomer Josh Ross" . AllAccess .
^ "UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NASHVILLE TEAMS WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC CANADA ON COUNTRY NEWCOMER JOSH ROSS" . Universal Music Canada . March 2, 2023.
^ Dagg, Nanci (March 31, 2023). "Josh Ross unveils new single, "Red Flags" " . Canadian Beats Media . Retrieved April 1, 2023 .
^ "RISING COUNTRY MUSIC STAR JOSH ROSS RELEASES NEW TRACK "RED FLAGS" " . Universal Music Canada . March 31, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023 .
^ Lypka, Ben (January 17, 2023). "Country star Lee Brice bringing Beer Drinking Opportunity Tour to Abbotsford" . Hope Standard . Black Press . Retrieved January 23, 2023 .
^ Cantrell, LB (May 23, 2023). "Warner Chappell Music Signs Josh Ross" . Music Row Magazine . Retrieved May 27, 2023 .
^ Frugé, Charese (May 23, 2023). "Warner Chappell Music Signs Global Publishing Deal With Josh Ross" . AllAccess . Retrieved May 27, 2023 .
^ "First Taste of Gone One of Many In Year of Firsts for Waterdown Musician" . Beyond James . June 10, 2023. Retrieved June 12, 2023 .
^ Kaufman, Spencer (January 23, 2023). "Nickelback Announce Summer 2023 North American Tour" . Yahoo! Entertainment .
^ Janes, Lesley (July 14, 2023). "Josh Ross "Ain't Doin' Jack" Song Review" . The Nash News .
^ Holthouse, Jerry (July 28, 2023). "Josh Ross Makes His Opry Debut" . Nashville.com . Retrieved August 22, 2023 .
^ a b "2023 CCMA Awards Nominees" . Canadian Country Music Association . July 13, 2023. Archived from the original on July 14, 2023. Retrieved August 23, 2023 .
^ a b "OFFICIAL 2023 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD WINNERS" . Canadian Country Music Association . September 16, 2023. Archived from the original on September 18, 2023.
^ Sexton, Paul (October 1, 2023). "Rising Canadian Country Talent Josh Ross Shares New Song 'Ain't The One' " . uDiscoverMusic . Retrieved October 12, 2023 .
^ a b O'Connell, Madeleine (January 16, 2024). "Josh Ross Takes A Deep Dive Into Heartache With Dual Release Of 'Single Again' and 'Truck Girl' " . Country Now . Retrieved January 17, 2024 .
^ Anderson, Clayton (June 12, 2023). "Bailey Zimmerman Announces The "Religiously" 2024 Tour W/ Josh Ross" . Country Chord . Retrieved June 12, 2023 .
^ Daykin, James (February 20, 2024). "Josh Ross unveils new EP 'Complicated & single 'Matching Tattoos' " . Entertainment Focus . Retrieved February 22, 2024 .
^ "Single Review: JOSH ROSS - New Me - Universal Music Canada" . Today's Country Magazine . Retrieved July 14, 2024 .
^ Sharpe, Josh (July 19, 2024). "Josh Ross Releases 'Want This Beer' Featuring Julia Michaels" . Broadway World . Retrieved July 23, 2024 .
^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (June 21, 2024). "Josh Ross Plots 'Single Again Tour' For August" . Music Row . Retrieved July 13, 2024 .
^ a b "2024 CCMA Award Winners" . Canadian Country Music Association . Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024 .
^ "Billboard Canadian Albums: Week of April 13, 2024" . Billboard . Retrieved April 9, 2024 .
^ "Heatseekers Albums: Week of April 23, 2024" . Billboard . Retrieved April 9, 2024 .
^ "Do What You Love - Single by Josh Ross" . Spotify . November 20, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2022 .
^ "Live Sessions - Single by Josh Ross" . Spotify . November 11, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022 .
^ References for Hot Country Songs:
^ References for Country Airplay:
^ References for US Digital Songs:
^ "Canadian single certifications – Josh Ross – First Taste of Gone" . Music Canada . Retrieved November 27, 2023 .
^ "Canadian single certifications – Josh Ross – Trouble" . Music Canada . Retrieved November 27, 2023 .
^ "Josh Ross- Tall Boys (Official Video)" (video) . YouTube . August 5, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2022 .
^ "Josh Ross - On A Different Night (Official Music Video)" (video) . YouTube . November 18, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022 .
^ "Josh Ross - Trouble (Official Music Video)" (video) . YouTube . February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2023 .
^ "Josh Ross - Ain't Doin' Jack" (video) . YouTube . August 7, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023 .
^ "TENILLE TOWNES TAKES HOME FOUR WINS AT THE 2022 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD" . Canadian Country Music Association (Press release). Global News Wire. September 11, 2022. Archived from the original on September 12, 2022.
^ "2023 CMAOntario Awards: Celebrating the Best Country Music In Ontario" . Front Porch Music . March 27, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2023 .
^ "2023 CMAOntario Awards: Winners Announced!" . Country Music Association of Ontario . June 5, 2023. Archived from the original on June 5, 2023.
^ "2024 Juno Award Nominees" . Juno Awards . Archived from the original on February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024 .
^ "2024 CMAOntario Awards" . CMAOntario . Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024 .
^ "2024 CCMA AWARDS NOMINEES" . Canadian Country Music Association . Archived from the original on July 19, 2024. Retrieved July 23, 2024 .
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