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Trouble (Josh Ross song)

"Trouble" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country music artist Josh Ross.[1] He wrote the song with Mason Thornley, while Matt Geroux produced the track.[2] It is Ross' first song to have charted on a Billboard chart in the United States and his first single to be released to American country radio.[3][4][5][6] It also became his first song to hit number one on the Canada Country chart.[7] The song is the lead single from Ross' 2024 extended play Complicated.[8]

"Trouble"
Single by Josh Ross
from the EP Complicated
ReleasedJanuary 4, 2023 (2023-01-04)
GenreCountry
Length3:34
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Josh Ross
  • Mason Thornley
Producer(s)Matt Geroux
Josh Ross singles chronology
"On a Different Night"
(2022) 		"Trouble"
(2023) 		"Ain't Doin' Jack"
(2023)
Music video
"Trouble" on YouTube

Background

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"Trouble" is based on Ross's real life experience and emotions following a past break up.[9] Ross's friend and frequent collaborator Mason Thornley had suggested the title "Trouble" and the "vibe" of the song, with the initial idea for the lyric being "am I in trouble or are you in trouble?".[10] Around six months later, Ross made a phone call to an ex-girlfriend after a night of drinking, where he left a message saying "if you could, would you just come back home?".[11] Ross believed it finally "made sense" to write it after that phone call, with that specific lyric becoming the hook for the song.[9][10] He stated that he wanted "the listener to feel like they get to know me through honest lyrics" in the song.[9]

Critical reception

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Michael Major of Broadway World stated that Ross's "evolution shines" on "Trouble" as it "reflects his country, pop/rock influences showcased through energetic vocals, introspective storylines, and emotional honesty".[12] Kim Carr of Y106.5 stated that Ross "has a very unique voice" and that "this song just hits you to your core".[13]

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"Trouble" was featured in an episode of the second season of American sitcom Welcome to Flatch, which aired on Fox and Hulu in the United States.[14]

Live performances

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Ross appeared on the show "Access Carolina" on the Fox Carolina television network and performed a live rendition of "Trouble" on January 6, 2023.[15] In Regina, Saskatchewan, Ross performed the song live for Pure Country 92.7 during a promotional stop while on Lee Brice's "Beer Drinking Opportunity Tour".[16] On July 26, 2023, Ross made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, and a live recording of his performance of "Trouble" from that night was released to digital and streaming platforms a month later.[17][18]

In September 2023, Ross performed the song live at the Canadian Country Music Awards at the FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton, Ontario. The show was broadcast live on television on CTV in Canada, and his performance was later uploaded to YouTube.[19] In March 2024, he performed parts of "Trouble" and his song "Single Again" at the 2024 Juno Awards in Halifax, Nova Scotia on CBC.[20]

Accolades

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Year Association Category Result Ref
2023 Canadian Country Music Association Songwriter(s) of the Year Nominated [21]
Video of the Year Nominated
2024 Country Music Association of Ontario Music Video of the Year Nominated [22]
Single of the Year Nominated
Canadian Country Music Association Single of the Year Won [23]
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Top Selling Canadian Single of the Year Won

Music video

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The official music video for "Trouble" premiered on ET Canada on February 7, 2023.[25] Ross and his team did not want to have a "traditional music video," and chose to have Ross play the role of a firefighter alongside a female co-lead. The video leaves the question of who "the one in trouble" is open to interpretation.[25] It was directed by Wales Tony, and filmed with the co-operation and assistance of the Maury County Fire Department in Tennessee.[26]

Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from AllMusic.[27]

  • Tim Galloway – bass guitar, guitar
  • Matt Geroux – drums, keyboard, production, programming, recording
  • Josh Ross – composition, primary vocals
  • Justin Schipper – guitar
  • Dan Shike – master engineering
  • Mason Thornley – composition
  • Doug Weir – mixing
  • Jake Widenhofer – guitar

Track listings

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Digital download – single[28]

  1. "Trouble" – 3:34

Digital download – single[29]

  1. "Trouble (Live from the Opry / 2023)" – 4:27

Digital download – single[30]

  1. "Trouble (Piano Version)" – 3:34

Charts

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Chart performance for "Trouble"
Chart (2023-2024) Peak
position
Australia Country Hot 50 (The Music)[31] 17
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[32] 48
Canada Country (Billboard)[33] 1
US Digital Songs (Billboard)[34] 39
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[35] 43

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[36] Platinum 80,000‡
United States (RIAA)[36] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release history and formats for "Trouble"
Country Date Format Label Ref.
Various January 4, 2023
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Canada May 29, 2023 Country radio [38]
United States June 12, 2023 Mercury Nashville [5][39]

References

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  1. ^ "BREAKOUT COUNTRY ARTIST JOSH ROSS UNVEILS NEW TRACK "TROUBLE"". Universal Music Canada. January 4, 2023.
  2. ^ "Trouble - Single by Josh Ross". Spotify. January 4, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  3. ^ Zellner, Xander (May 17, 2023). "15 First-Timers on Billboard's Charts This Week: Wunderhorse, Jim-E Stack, Dr. Teeth & The Electric Mayhem and More". Billboard. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  4. ^ "Josh Ross Releases Spotify Singles Cover of "Girl from the North Country" with Jackson Dean". Universal Music Canada. May 24, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  5. ^ a b UMG Nashville Press Room (May 30, 2023). "Josh Ross Releases His Single, "Trouble", to Country Radio". Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  6. ^ "Josh Ross' Debut U.S. Single "Trouble" Hits Country Radio Today". Universal Music Canada. June 12, 2023. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  7. ^ References for Josh Ross Chart Peaks on Canada Country:
  8. ^ Anderson, Liza (February 20, 2024). "Josh Ross To Get 'Complicated' With New EP In March". Music Row. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  9. ^ a b c Papadatos, Markos (January 30, 2023). "Josh Ross talks about 'Trouble' and his new music". Digital Journal. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  10. ^ a b Lorge, Melinda (June 5, 2023). "Country Next: Josh Ross". Country Now. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
  11. ^ Weishar, Jenna (January 10, 2023). "[On the Porch S2:E1] Grey Cup, Swear Jars, and Updating Google Chrome, with Josh Ross". Front Porch Music. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  12. ^ Major, Michael (February 8, 2023). "VIDEO: Josh Ross Shares Music Video for 'Trouble'". Broadway World. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  13. ^ Carr, Kim (June 9, 2023). "Josh Ross – "Trouble"". Y106.5 Today's Best Country. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  14. ^ Anderson, Liza (March 2, 2023). "UMG Nashville & Universal Music Canada Join Forces To Sign Josh Ross". Music Row Magazine.
  15. ^ "Josh Ross performs new single "Trouble"". Fox Carolina. February 6, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  16. ^ "JOSH ROSS "TROUBLE" (LIVE)". Pure Country 92.7. Regina, SK: Bell Media. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  17. ^ Holthouse, Jerry (July 28, 2023). "Josh Ross Makes His Opry Debut". Nashville.com. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  18. ^ "Trouble (Live From The Opry / 2023) - Single by Josh Ross". Spotify. The Core Entertainment / Universal Music Canada Inc. August 18, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  19. ^ "Josh Ross - Trouble (Live From 2023 CCMA Awards)" (video). YouTube. September 19, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  20. ^ "Josh Ross performs 'Trouble' and 'Single Again' - Juno Awards 2024". CBC. March 24, 2024.
  21. ^ "2023 CCMA Awards Nominees". Canadian Country Music Association. July 13, 2023. Archived from the original on July 14, 2023.
  22. ^ "2024 CMAOntario Awards". CMAOntario. Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  23. ^ "2024 CCMA AWARDS NOMINEES". Canadian Country Music Association. Archived from the original on July 19, 2024. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  24. ^ "2024 CCMA Award Winners". Canadian Country Music Association. Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  25. ^ a b Atad, Corey (February 7, 2023). "Exclusive: Josh Ross Puts Out Fire In Music Video For Hit Single 'Trouble'". ET Canada. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  26. ^ "Josh Ross - Trouble (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. February 8, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  27. ^ "Trouble - Josh Ross, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  28. ^ "Trouble - Single by Josh Ross". Apple Music (Canada). The Core Entertainment / Universal Music Canada Inc. January 4, 2023. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
  29. ^ "Trouble (Live from the Opry / 2023) - Single by Josh Ross". Apple Music (Canada). The Core Entertainment / Universal Music Canada Inc. August 18, 2023. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
  30. ^ "Trouble (Piano Version) - Single by Josh Ross". Apple Music (Canada). The Core Entertainment / Universal Music Canada Inc. October 27, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  31. ^ "Countrytown Hot 50 – 2024, Week 26". Countrytown. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  32. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of September 2, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  33. ^ "Canada Country chart for September 23, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  34. ^ "Digital Songs chart for May 20, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  35. ^ "Billboard Country Update – July 10, 2023" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  36. ^ a b "Canadian single certifications – Josh Ross – Trouble". Music Canada. Retrieved November 27, 2023. Cite error: The named reference "MC certs" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  37. ^ "Trouble - Single by Josh Ross". Apple Music (Canada). Apple Inc. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  38. ^ "Dua Lipa Has This Week's Hot New Radio Track". FYI Music News. May 30, 2019. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  39. ^ "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations". AllAccess. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
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