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 became Ross' first song to chart on a Billboard chart in the United States.[3]

"Trouble"
Promotional single by Josh Ross
ReleasedJanuary 4, 2023 (2023-01-04)
GenreCountry
Length3:34
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Josh Ross
  • Mason Thornley
Producer(s)Matt Geroux
Music video
"Trouble" on YouTube

Background

"Trouble" is based on Ross's real life experience and emotions following a past break up.[4] The line "if you could, would you just come back home?" was inspired by a phone call he once made to an ex-girlfriend after a night of drinking.[5] Ross's friend and frequent collaborator Mason Thornley had suggested the title "Trouble" and the "vibe" of the song about six months prior, and Ross believed it finally "made sense" to write it after the phone call.[4] He stated that he wanted "the listener to feel like they get to know me through honest lyrics" in the song.[4]

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".[6]

"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.[7]

Live performance

Ross appeared on the show "Access Carolina" on the Fox Carolina television network and performed a live rendition of "Trouble" on January 6, 2023.[8] 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".[9]

Music video

The official music video for "Trouble" premiered on ET Canada on February 7, 2023.[10] 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.[10] It was directed by Wales Tony, and filmed with the co-operation and assistance of the Maury County Fire Department in Tennessee.[11]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic.[12]

  • 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

Charts
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Canada Digital Songs (Billboard)[13] 33
US Country Digital Songs (Billboard)[14] 20
US Digital Songs (Billboard)[15] 39

References
  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. Papadatos, Markos (January 30, 2023). "Josh Ross talks about 'Trouble' and his new music". Digital Journal. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  5. 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.
  6. Major, Michael (February 8, 2023). "VIDEO: Josh Ross Shares Music Video for 'Trouble'". Broadway World. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  7. Anderson, Liza (March 2, 2023). "UMG Nashville & Universal Music Canada Join Forces To Sign Josh Ross". Music Row Magazine.
  8. "Josh Ross performs new single "Trouble"". Fox Carolina. February 6, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  9. "JOSH ROSS "TROUBLE" (LIVE)". Pure Country 92.7. Regina, SK: Bell Media. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  10. Atad, Corey (February 7, 2023). "Exclusive: Josh Ross Puts Out Fire In Music Video For Hit Single 'Trouble'". ET Canada. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  11. "Josh Ross - Trouble (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. February 8, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  12. "Trouble - Josh Ross, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  13. "Canada Digital Song Sales chart for February 25, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  14. "Billboard Country Update - May 15, 2023" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  15. "Digital Songs chart for May 20, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
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