Trouble (Josh Ross song) explained

Trouble
Cover:Trouble JR.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Josh Ross
Ep:Complicated
Genre:Country
Length:3:34
Label:
  • The Core
  • Universal Canada
  • Mercury Nashville
Producer:Matt Geroux
Prev Title:On a Different Night
Prev Year:2022
Next Title:Ain't Doin' Jack
Next Year:2023

"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]

Background

"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

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]

In popular culture

"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

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

!Year!Association!Category!Result!Ref
2023Canadian Country Music AssociationSongwriter(s) of the Year[21]
Video of the Year
2024Country Music Association of OntarioMusic Video of the Year[22]
Single of the Year
Canadian Country Music AssociationSingle of the Year[23]

Music video

The official music video for "Trouble" premiered on ET Canada on February 7, 2023.[24] 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.[24] It was directed by Wales Tony, and filmed with the co-operation and assistance of the Maury County Fire Department in Tennessee.[25]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic.[26]

Track listings

Digital download – single[27]

  1. "Trouble" – 3:34

Digital download – single[28]

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

Digital download – single[29]

  1. "Trouble (Piano Version)" – 3:34

Charts

Chart (2023-2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australia Country Hot 50 (The Music)[30] 17
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[31] 48
Canada Country (Billboard)[32] 1
US Digital Songs (Billboard)[33] 39
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[34] 43

Release history

Country! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
VariousJanuary 4, 2023[35]
CanadaMay 29, 2023Country radio[36]
United StatesJune 12, 2023Mercury Nashville[37]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BREAKOUT COUNTRY ARTIST JOSH ROSS UNVEILS NEW TRACK "TROUBLE". January 4, 2023. Universal Music Canada.
  2. Web site: Trouble - Single by Josh Ross. Spotify. January 4, 2023. March 30, 2023.
  3. 15 First-Timers on Billboard's Charts This Week: Wunderhorse, Jim-E Stack, Dr. Teeth & The Electric Mayhem and More. May 17, 2023. Billboard. Xander. Zellner. May 18, 2023.
  4. Web site: Josh Ross Releases Spotify Singles Cover of "Girl from the North Country" with Jackson Dean. Universal Music Canada. May 24, 2023. May 25, 2023.
  5. Web site: Josh Ross Releases His Single, "Trouble", to Country Radio.. UMG Nashville Press Room. May 30, 2023. May 31, 2023.
  6. Web site: Josh Ross' Debut U.S. Single "Trouble" Hits Country Radio Today. June 12, 2023. Universal Music Canada. June 13, 2023.
  7. References for Josh Ross Chart Peaks on Canada Country:
  8. Web site: Josh Ross To Get 'Complicated' With New EP In March. Liza. Anderson. Music Row. February 20, 2024. March 19, 2024.
  9. Web site: Josh Ross talks about 'Trouble' and his new music. Markos. Papadatos. Digital Journal. January 30, 2023. March 30, 2023.
  10. Web site: Country Next: Josh Ross. Melinda. Lorge. June 5, 2023. Country Now. June 6, 2023.
  11. Web site: [On the Porch S2:E1] Grey Cup, Swear Jars, and Updating Google Chrome, with Josh Ross]. Jenna. Weishar. January 10, 2023. Front Porch Music. March 30, 2023.
  12. Web site: VIDEO: Josh Ross Shares Music Video for 'Trouble'. February 8, 2023. Broadway World. Michael. Major. March 30, 2023.
  13. Web site: Josh Ross – "Trouble". Y106.5 Today's Best Country. June 9, 2023. Kim. Carr. June 12, 2023.
  14. Web site: UMG Nashville & Universal Music Canada Join Forces To Sign Josh Ross. Liza. Anderson. March 2, 2023. Music Row Magazine.
  15. Web site: Josh Ross performs new single "Trouble". Fox Carolina. February 6, 2023. March 30, 2023.
  16. Web site: JOSH ROSS "TROUBLE" (LIVE). Pure Country 92.7. Bell Media. Regina, SK. May 15, 2023.
  17. Web site: Josh Ross Makes His Opry Debut. July 28, 2023. Jerry. Holthouse. Nashville.com. August 22, 2023.
  18. Web site: Trouble (Live From The Opry / 2023) - Single by Josh Ross. Spotify. August 18, 2023. August 22, 2023. The Core Entertainment / Universal Music Canada Inc..
  19. Web site: Josh Ross - Trouble (Live From 2023 CCMA Awards). YouTube. September 19, 2023. video. September 21, 2023.
  20. Web site: Josh Ross performs 'Trouble' and 'Single Again' - Juno Awards 2024. March 24, 2024. CBC.
  21. Web site: 2023 CCMA Awards Nominees. Canadian Country Music Association. July 13, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230714125710/https://ccma.org/2023-nominees/. July 14, 2023.
  22. Web site: 2024 CMAOntario Awards. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614162909/https://cmaontario.ca/2024-awards/. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. CMAOntario.
  23. Web site: 2024 CCMA AWARDS NOMINEES. Canadian Country Music Association. July 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240719164229/http://web.archive.org/screenshot/https://ccma.org/2024-ccma-award-nominees/. July 19, 2024.
  24. Web site: Exclusive: Josh Ross Puts Out Fire In Music Video For Hit Single 'Trouble'. https://web.archive.org/web/20230208051117/https://etcanada.com/news/966515/exclusive-josh-ross-puts-out-fire-in-music-video-for-hit-single-trouble/. dead. February 8, 2023. Corey. Atad. February 7, 2023. ET Canada. March 30, 2023.
  25. Web site: Josh Ross - Trouble (Official Music Video). YouTube. February 8, 2023. video. March 30, 2023.
  26. Web site: Trouble - Josh Ross, Credits. AllMusic. March 30, 2023.
  27. Web site: Trouble - Single by Josh Ross. Apple Music (Canada). The Core Entertainment / Universal Music Canada Inc.. January 4, 2023. August 23, 2023.
  28. Web site: Trouble (Live from the Opry / 2023) - Single by Josh Ross. Apple Music (Canada). The Core Entertainment / Universal Music Canada Inc.. August 18, 2023. August 23, 2023.
  29. Web site: Trouble (Piano Version) - Single by Josh Ross. Apple Music (Canada). The Core Entertainment / Universal Music Canada Inc.. October 27, 2023. November 5, 2023.
  30. Web site: Countrytown Hot 50 – 2024, Week 26. Countrytown. June 30, 2024.
  31. Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of September 2, 2023. Billboard . August 29, 2023. subscription.
  32. Canada Country chart for September 23, 2023. Billboard . September 19, 2023. subscription.
  33. Digital Songs chart for May 20, 2023. Billboard. May 17, 2023.
  34. Billboard Country Update – July 10, 2023. Billboard. July 11, 2023.
  35. Web site: Trouble - Single by Josh Ross. Apple Music (Canada). Apple Inc. June 12, 2023.
  36. Web site: Dua Lipa Has This Week's Hot New Radio Track. FYI Music News. May 30, 2019. June 12, 2023.
  37. Web site: Future Releases for Country Radio Stations. https://web.archive.org/web/20230606101209/https://www.allaccess.com/country/future-releases. June 6, 2023. AllAccess. June 12, 2023.

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