Josh Ross facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Josh Ross
Ross performing in 2023
Background information
Born	(1996-05-27) May 27, 1996 (age 29) Waterdown, Ontario, Canada
Origin	Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Genres	Country
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals guitar piano
Years active	2018-present
Labels	The Core Universal Music Canada Mercury Nashville

Josh Ross, born on May 27, 1996, is a talented Canadian country singer and songwriter. He works with The Core Entertainment and has signed with major music companies like Universal Music Canada and Universal Music Group Nashville. Josh is known for his popular songs such as "First Taste of Gone", "On a Different Night", "Trouble", "Ain't Doin' Jack", and "Single Again". In March 2024, he released his extended play (EP) called Complicated.

Josh Ross's Early Life

Josh Ross was born in Waterdown, Ontario, Canada. Later, he moved to nearby Burlington, Ontario for school. Growing up, Josh was very active in sports. He played hockey, football, soccer, and even enjoyed motocross.

He often visited his family in Los Angeles and Maine in the United States. Josh went to Western University on a football scholarship. He played as a defensive back and hoped to play in the Canadian Football League.

However, a series of injuries and two surgeries stopped his football career in university. Because of this, he decided to follow his passion for music instead. Before starting his solo career, he formed a band called "Silver Lining" in 2016. Josh grew up listening to both country and rock music. He says that Steve Earle is one of his biggest musical inspirations.

Josh Ross's Music Career

Starting His Music Journey

While working in construction, Josh Ross entered several music contests. These included the Magna Hoedown in Aurora, Ontario, and the Boots and Hearts Emerging Artists Showcase. In 2018, he began traveling to Nashville, Tennessee, a famous city for country music. He had support from another Canadian country artist, Aaron Goodvin.

Josh then moved to Nashville permanently in 2019. That same year, he released his first song for radio, "If You Were a Song," as an independent artist. In 2020, he released a five-song EP called Do What You Love.

Big Steps in 2022 and 2023

In February 2022, Josh released the song "First Taste of Gone". He wrote this song with Mason Thornley. He also became one of the top eight finalists in SiriusXM's "Top of the Country" contest.

In April 2022, Josh signed a big music deal with The Core Entertainment and Universal Music Canada. With Universal's help, "First Taste of Gone" became very popular. It reached the top five on the Canada Country chart and appeared on the Canadian Hot 100.

In July 2022, Josh released "On a Different Night", which also became a radio hit. He was nominated for "Rising Star" at the 2022 Canadian Country Music Awards. Josh even performed at the halftime show for the 109th Grey Cup in Regina, Saskatchewan. He shared the stage with Tyler Hubbard and Jordan Davis.

In January 2023, Josh released the song "Trouble". He also opened for Bailey Zimmerman on his tour in the United States. In March 2023, Universal Music Group Nashville also signed Josh. This was a partnership with Universal Music Canada and The Core.

Josh then released "Red Flags" later that month. He joined Lee Brice's "Beer Drinking Opportunity Tour" in Canada in the spring of 2023. He also signed a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music. He was named "Rising Star" at the 2023 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards.

In the summer of 2023, Josh opened for the famous band Nickelback on their "Get Rollin' Tour". He toured with them across North America alongside Brantley Gilbert. In July 2023, he released "Ain't Doin' Jack". That same month, he performed for the first time at the famous Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.

At the 2023 Canadian Country Music Awards in September 2023, Josh was nominated for six awards. He won the award for "Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year". He released the song "Ain't the One" at the end of that month.

Recent Success: 2024 and Beyond

In 2024, Josh Ross released the songs "Single Again" and "Truck Girl". He also started his first headlining tour in Canada, called "The Trouble Tour". He joined Bailey Zimmerman again for his "Religiously: The Tour" in the United States, Great Britain, and Ireland.

Josh released his EP Complicated on March 29, 2024. He then released new songs like "New Me" in May 2024 and "Want This Beer" in July 2024. "Want This Beer" is a duet with Julia Michaels. From August to November 2024, Josh will go on his first American headlining tour, the "Single Again Tour". He won five awards at the 2024 Canadian Country Music Awards. These included "Entertainer of the Year" and "Single of the Year".

Tours

• The Trouble Tour (2024)
• Single Again Tour (2024)

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

Music videos

Awards and Nominations