“What’s up, Country Radio? It’s Josh Ross here, and I just wanted to say thank you guys so very much. My second number one with Hate How You Look. ah It’s just amazing to see what we’ve done in the last two years, and I wouldn’t be here without you guys. It’s been incredible to see the music translated on the road, watching the fans grow every weekend for my own shows, and while we’re out opening and supporting other artists. So thank you guys so much. ah Here’s the next one, and here’s to the next. Oh my gosh, hopefully 20, 30 years playing music for you guys. Love you all so much, and all the best. Thanks.”
MCA / CORE Records / Universal Music Canada artist Josh Ross has earned his second consecutive No. 1 at U.S. Country Radio as “Hate How You Look” reached the top of the Mediabase/Country Aircheck and Billboard Country Airplay charts this week.
With the achievement, Ross becomes the first solo Canadian male artist in more than 50 years to earn back-to-back U.S. Country Radio No. 1 singles, a feat not accomplished since country music legend Hank Snow.
“I still can’t believe I get to do this. Seeing ‘Hate How You Look’ follow ‘Single Again’ to No. 1 is something I’ll never forget. Huge thanks to country radio, the fans, my team, and everyone who’s supported these songs since the begging. It means more than you know,” says Ross.
Written by Nicholas Sainato, Chris McKenna, Jessica Farren and Christian Yancey, “Hate How You Look” quickly emerged as a fan favorite upon release. Today’s milestone follows the success of Ross’ breakthrough hit “Single Again,” which earned his first U.S. Country Radio No. 1 under the Mercury Nashville radio promotion team and has since been RIAA Gold certified in the United States. Together, the two chart-toppers have helped propel the Canada-born, Nashville-based artist into a new chapter of his career.
The chart achievement follows a standout year for Ross, highlighted by acclaimed performances at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. With more than one billion global career streams, multiple Canadian Country Radio No. 1s, a JUNO Award for Country Album of the Year and CCMA Entertainer of the Year honors, Ross continues to build momentum on both sides of the border.
Currently on the road across North America, Ross continues to connect with fans while building on the momentum of another career-defining milestone.
Tour Routing
7.2.26 // Calgary, AB // Stampede Park
7.3.26 // Winnipeg, MB // Princess Auto Stadium
7.10.26 // New Salem, ND // ND Country Fest
7.11.26 // Sioux Falls, SD // The Birdcage
7.18.26 // West Liberty, IA // Muscatine County Fair
7.19.26 // Hartington, NE // Cedar County Fair
7.22.26 // Virginia Beach, VA // Virginia Beach Boardwalk
7.25.26 // Glendive, MT // Virginia Beach Boardwalk
8.1.26 // Prairie Du Chien, WI // Country Line Country Fest Grounds
8.7.26 // Oshkosh, WI // XRoads41 | The Crossroads of Here & There
8.8.26 // Lincoln, IL // Logan County Fair
8.14.26 // Point Pleasant, WV // Mason County Recycling Center
8.15.26 // Ashland, VA // Hanover Vegetable Farm
9.5.26 // Tweed, ON // Stoco Lake Lodge at Trudeau Park
9.11.26 // McHenry, IL // Petersen Park
9.11.26 // Noblesville, IN // Ruoff Music Center
9.12.26 // Tinley Park, IL // Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
9.12.26 // Hamburg, NY // Erie County Fairgrounds
9.13.26 // Shakopee, MN // Mystic Lake Amphitheater
9.17.26 // Wantagh, NY // Northwell Health 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
10.4.26 // Lancaster, PA // Granite Run
10.8.26 // Columbus, OH // The Schottenstein Center
10.9.26 // Pittsburgh, PA // PPG Paints Arena
10.10.26 // Philadelphia, PA // TD Pavilion at the 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 // Windsor casino Hotel room
11.20.26 // St. Petersburg, FL // Vinoy Park
ABOUT JOSH ROSS
MCA / Universal Music Canada / CORE Records artist Josh Ross is a global force; a next-generation talent who’s anything but standard. On an unconventional path of his own design, Ross pairs a dark and mellow blast of modern country with a warm vocal rasp and rock inclinations, heart-on-his-sleeve songwriting and addictive hooks that heed no borders. Canada-born and Nashville-based, Ross has amassed more than one billion global streams, earned multiple chart-topping singles, and emerged as one of country music’s most exciting new voices.
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Media Contacts
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