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Award-winning country singer-songwriter Josh Ross joins forces with global icon Akon today for high-energy anthem “Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na),” a bold reimagining of Akon’s 2008 smash hit “Right Now (Na Na Na).” The track is out today via MCA / Mercury Nashville and Universal Music Canada.
LISTEN TO “DRUNK RIGHT NOW (NA NA NA)” HERE
Fusing Ross’s gritty vocals with Akon’s unmistakable hooks, “Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na)” delivers a party-starting anthem meant to be heard across festival fields, bar patios, and speakers all summer long. While the original 2000s-era hit explored heartbreak, this re-imagined version flips the script—channeling carefree nights, wild memories, and a live-in-the-moment energy.
With Akon’s recent infusion of cross-genre collaboration in his own catalog, the track stacks up, bridging nostalgic pop-R&B with fresh country swagger and reviving a classic with a fresh twist. Stay tuned for the official music video to release soon.
“Akon’s music was always a huge part of my life growing up,” says Ross. “Having two older siblings, his songs were always playing—his sound, his hooks, everything about it just stuck with me before I even knew what the words meant. I’ve always been a fan. About a year ago, I was messing around in the studio and reimagined his song ‘Right Now,’ just for fun. We started playing it before our shows and the crowd went nuts—it turned into this wild country party anthem.”
“I ended up sending it to him, not really expecting anything… and he actually loved it,” he continues. “He said he wanted to jump on it, and suddenly it turned into a real collab. It’s one of those full-circle moments I never saw coming and I’m truly grateful to have a summer party anthem.”
The follow up to his latest release, the energetic and emotional “Hate How You Look”, Ross continues to expand his sound and grow his fanbase – proving he’s equally at home on stage delivering headlining sets or collaborating with global superstars.
The current CCMA Entertainer of the Year has amassed more than 971 million global streams. At country radio, Ross’ current single, “Single Again,” is #9-and-climbing. He takes on CMA Fest next week with performances at the Riverfront Stage, Spotify House, and more, before a summer full of fairs and festivals. Ross was also just added as support to a handful of dates with Dylan Scott this fall. Complete list of upcoming tour dates below.
2025 JOSH ROSS TOUR DATES:
6/5: Nashville, TN – CMA Fest 2025
6/6: Calabogie, ON – Guitars and Gasoline 2025
6/12: North Lawrence, OH – The Country Fest 2025
6/13: Bloomington, OH – Tailgate ‘N Tallboys
6/21: Filer, ID – Gordy’s Hwy 30 Music Festival 2025
6/27: Dauphin, MB – Dauphin’s Countryfest 2025
7/3: Rushville, IL – Schuyler County Fair
7/4: Portland, IN – Jay County Fair
7/10: Cavendish, PEI – Cavendish Beach Music Festival 2025
7/11: Rhinelander, WI – Hodag Country Festival 2025
7/12: West Salem, WI – Country Boom 2025
7/13: Chicago, IL – Windy City Smokeout 2025
7/17: Eau Claire, WI – Country Jam USA 2025
7/18: Oskaloosa, IA – Southern Iowa Fair
7/19: Grant, NE – Perkins County Fair
7/20: Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Frontier Days 2025
7/25: Kansas City, MO – VooDoo Lounge
7/28: Piketon, OH – Pike County Fair
8/1: Ashland, VA – Down On The Farm
8/6: Sturgis, SD – Sturgis Buffalo Chip 2025
8/8: Malone, NY – Franklin County Fair
8/13: Saskatoon, SK – Delta Bessborough Gardens
8/15: Osseo, MN – Corcoran Country Daze
8/21: Bala, ON – The KEE To Bala
8/22: Lucknow, ON – Lucknow’s Music In The Fields 2025
8/29: Mihnden, NV – TJ’s Corral Outdoor Event Center
8/30: Puyallup, WA – Washington State Fair 2025
9/5: Lethbridge, AB – Thunder In The Bridge
10/2: Salem, VA – Salem Civic Center*
10/3: Moon Township, PA – UPMC Events Center*
10/4: Schenectady, NY – Proctors*
10/23: Springfield, MO – Shrine Mosque*
10/24: Mankato, MN – Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center*
10/25: Fargo, ND – Scheels Arena*
*supporting Dylan Scott
