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FOLLOWS BACK-TO-BACK U.S. COUNTRY RADIO NO. 1s AND SEVEN 2026 CCMA AWARD NOMINATIONS<\/p>\n

ROSS BRINGS HEADLINE SHOWS TO THE UK AND CANADA, AND JOINS GLOBAL SUPERSTARS DAN + SHAY ON TOUR THIS FALL<\/p>\n

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14 AUGUST 2026 (TORONTO, ON) \u2013 Today, Universal Music Canada \/ MCA \/ CORE Records global country force Josh Ross releases his new single, \u201cKicked Out Of Bars\u201d.\u00a0 The upbeat, hook-filled country anthem pairs Ross\u2019 signature rock energy with his sharp storytelling. The new track arrives as he continues a career-defining run on both sides of the border.<\/p>\n

LISTEN TO \u201cKICKED OUT OF BARS\u201d HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

Written by Ross alongside frequent collaborators Matt Geroux, Mason Thronley, Joe Fox and Brad Rempel and produced by Matt Geroux in Nashville, \u201cKicked Out Of Bars\u201d finds Ross leaning into the high-energy sound that has become a hallmark of his live shows. After teasing the song on socials, Ross shares, \u201c\u2018Kicked Out Of Bars\u2019 felt like me from the minute we wrote it. It\u2019s one of those songs almost everyone can relate to, whether you\u2019ve been the one getting kicked out or you\u2019ve got a buddy who has. I wanted to give fans something fun and upbeat to close out the summer. We\u2019ve been playing it live and seeing everyone already singing along has been pretty incredible. I\u2019m excited for fans to finally have it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now surpassing 1.5 billion global streams, Ross enters this next chapter following the success of \u201cSingle Again\u201d and \u201cHate How You Look\u201d, both of which reached No. 1 at Canadian and U.S. Country radio. The back-to-back chart toppers made Ross the first solo male Canadian country artist to earn consecutive U.S. Country Radio No.1s in nearly 50 years, further cementing his place as one of country music\u2019s most exciting rising voices.<\/p>\n

As co-lead nominee with seven 2026 CCMA Award nominations, and previous wins, including \u2018Entertainer of the Year\u2019 and \u2018Male Artist of the Year\u2019, Ross is taking the momentum on the road throughout the remainder of 2026. Following a summer packed with festival appearances across Canada and the U.S., Ross heads overseas for a run of UK headline dates, with Darius Rucker giving \u201cKicked Out Of Bars\u201d its First Spin on BBC Radio 2 ahead of the shows. Ross then joins 3x Grammy-winning duo Dan + Shay on The Young Tour this fall. Ross will also return to Ontario for the remaining Canadian headline dates on his Later Tonight Tour.<\/p>\n

Josh Ross Live Dates:<\/p>\n

8.15.26 \/\/ Ashland, VA \/\/ DOTF Concert Series
8.20.26 \/\/ Sedalia, MO \/\/ Missouri State Fairgrounds
8.24.26 \/\/ Belfast, UK \/\/ Limelight 2
8.25.26 \/\/ Dublin, Ireland \/\/ Green Room at The Academy
8.27.26 \/\/ London, UK \/\/ Electric Ballroom
8.29.26 \/\/ Leicestershire, UK \/\/ The Long Road
8.30.26 \/\/ Manchester, UK \/\/ Academy 2
8.31.26 \/\/ Glasgow, Scotland \/\/ Saint Lukes & The Winged Ox
9.4.26 \/\/ Lancaster, PA \/\/ (Barn At Stoner Commons)
9.5.26 \/\/ Tweed, ON \/\/ Stoco Lake Lodge
9.11.26 \/\/ Noblesville, IN \/\/ Ruoff Music Center *
9.12.26 \/\/ Tinley Park, IL \/\/ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre *
9.13.26 \/\/ Shakopee, MN \/\/ Mystic Lake Amphitheater *
9.17.26 \/\/ Wantagh, NY \/\/ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater *
9.18.26 \/\/ Gilford, NH \/\/ BankNH Pavilion *
9.19.26 \/\/ Mansfield, MA \/\/ Xfinity Center *
9.24.26 \/\/ Holmdel, NJ \/\/ PNC Bank Arts Center *
9.25.26 \/\/ Syracuse, NY \/\/ Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview *
9.26.26 \/\/ Uncasville, CT \/\/ Mohegan Sun Arena *
10.2.26 \/\/ Grand Rapids, MI \/\/ Acrisure Amphitheater *
10.3.26 \/\/ Clarkston, MI \/\/ Pine Knob Music Theatre *
10.8.26 \/\/ Columbus, OH \/\/ Schottenstein Center *
10.9.26 \/\/ Pittsburgh, PA \/\/ PPG Paints Arena *
10.10.26 \/\/ Philadelphia, PA \/\/ TD Pavilion at Highmark Mann *
10.15.26 \/\/ Alpharetta, GA \/\/ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre *
10.16.26 \/\/ Tampa, FL \/\/ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre *
10.17.26 \/\/ West Palm Beach, FL \/\/ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre *
10.22.26 \/\/ Dallas, TX \/\/ Dos Equis Pavilion *
10.23.26 \/\/ Rogers, AR \/\/ Walmart AMP *
10.24.26 \/\/ Earth City, MO \/\/ Hollywood Casino Amphitheater *
10.29.26 \/\/ Denver, CO \/\/ Ball Arena *
10.30.26 \/\/ Salt Lake City, UT \/\/ Delta Center *
11.5.26 \/\/ Phoenix, AZ \/\/ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre *
11.6.26 \/\/ Anaheim, CA \/\/ Honda Center *
11.7.26 \/\/ Mountain View, CA \/\/ Shoreline Amphitheatre *
11.12.26 \/\/ Pickering, ON \/\/ The Arena at Pickering Casino Resort
11.13.26 \/\/ Rama, ON \/\/ Casino Rama Resort
11.14.26 \/\/ Windsor, ON \/\/ The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
11.20.26 \/\/ St. Petersburg, FL \/\/ Vinoy Park\u00a0* = Dan + Shay: The Young Tour<\/p>\n

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About Josh Ross:
Universal Music Canada \/ MCA \/ CORE Records artist Josh Ross is carving his own lane in country music, continuing a breakout run that has made him one of the genre\u2019s fastest rising stars. Canada-born and Nashville-based singer first made waves with a series of independent releases before breaking through with his debut EP, <\/a>Complicated<\/a>, which earned Ross his first-ever JUNO Award in 2025 for Country Album of the Year. Ross also leads the 2026 CCMA Awards with seven nominations, tying for the most nominations of any artists.The project included \u201cTrouble\u201d, a chart-topping hit that achieved Double Platinum certification in Canada and RIAA Gold certification in the U.S.<\/p>\n

After notching four No.1 singles at Canadian Country radio, Ross made history with back-to-back No.1 hits at U.S. Country radio, as \u201cSingle Again\u201d was followed by \u201cHate How You Look\u201d at the top of the charts.\u00a0 The success of \u201cSingle Again\u201d put him in an elite category as the first male Canadian country artist in nearly 30 years to top the USCountry Airplay chart. \u201cSingle Again\u201d is now certified 3x Platinum in Canada and RIAA Gold certified in the U.S., while \u201cHate How You Look\u201d is Platinum in Canada.<\/p>\n

Ross continues to build upon this star power with his debut album, Later Tonight<\/a>, a collection of 15 songs that show off the smooth singer\u2019s range of emotions and songwriting prowess, working alongside industry giants such as Ashley Gorley and Ryan Hurd. Having opened for superstars including Luke Bryan and Jelly Roll, Ross is just getting started making his mark on country music.<\/p>\n

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