Josh Ross hits Country Radio milestone as Morgan Wallen rules the charts

Josh Ross Scores First Top 10 Hit

Josh Ross reached the Billboard Country Airplay Top 10 for the first time with “Single Again.” As of July 2025, the track remains a steady radio favorite after reaching No. 10 on May 31.

It earned 16.6 million airplay impressions from May 16–22, rising by 10%.

Co-written with Joe Fox and Brad Rempel and produced by Matt Geroux, the song is from his EP Complicated, released March 29, 2024. It took 60 weeks to chart as one of the longest climbs ever.

Wallen and Malone Hit No. 1

Morgan Wallen and Post Malone’s song “I Had Help” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of May 25, 2025. This was Wallen’s second No. 1 and Malone’s fifth.

The song is the lead single from Wallen’s next album. His earlier No. 1 song, “Last Night,” stayed at the top for 16 weeks. Wallen’s 2023 album One Thing at a Time also debuted at No. 1 with 501,000 album units sold.

Josh Ross’s Career Highlights

Josh Ross’s music career is growing fast. His song “Trouble” hit No. 1 on Canada’s country chart in September 2023 and went Gold in the U.S. In 2024, he won the Jeff Walker Global Country Artist Award.

On March 30, 2025, he won the JUNO Award for Country Album of the Year for Complicated. With over 260 million streams, Ross is becoming well-known in both Canadian and American country music scenes.

Josh Ross Drops New Single

Josh Ross released his new single “Leave Me Too” on February 14, 2025. Produced by Matt Geroux, the song mixes country and rock sounds. A visualizer video was released the same day.

Ross debuted the track live at the 2025 JUNO Awards and continues to promote it through summer shows and streaming. “Leave Me Too” is available on all major streaming platforms and marks another step in his growing career in country music.

Ross’s 2025 Tour Plans

Josh Ross has a packed tour schedule in 2025. He performed at Morgan Wallen’s Sand in My Boots Festival in Florida from May 16–18. He also played at Dauphin’s Countryfest in Canada from June 27–29.

In fall 2025, Ross will headline his own “Single Again Tour.” He’s also an opening act on Luke Bryan’s “Mind of a Country Boy Tour,” with a show on June 13 in Darien Center, New York.

Ross’s Early Chart Success

Before “Single Again,” Josh Ross had other hits. “On a Different Night,” released July 15, 2022, peaked at No. 4 on the Canada Country chart and No. 65 on the Canadian Hot 100.

His earlier single, “First Taste of Gone,” released February 12, 2022, reached No. 5 on Canada Country. These early chart performances helped him build a solid fan base in Canada.

Wallen’s Record-Breaking Album Debut

Morgan Wallen released One Thing at a Time on March 3, 2023. It became the biggest country album debut of the year, earning 498 million official streams in its first week.

The 36-track album made history with all 36 songs entering the Hot Country Songs chart at once. These strong numbers helped it debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, showing Wallen’s growing popularity and the album’s wide impact.

Wallen’s 2025 Stadium Tour

Morgan Wallen’s “One Night at a Time Tour” continues in major U.S. stadiums in 2025. With his Houston and Madison shows behind him, Wallen’s July stadium dates are now drawing massive turnouts in cities like Nashville and Chicago.

He’s joined by special guests like Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Brooks & Dunn, and Corey Kent. Most of his tour dates sell out quickly. The tour shows Wallen’s strong live following and his status.

Wallen Sets New Records in 2025

By 2025, One Thing at a Time had spent over 60 weeks at No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart—a record for solo artists. It earned multi-platinum certification and continues to get millions of streams.

The song “Last Night” alone reached over 2 billion global streams. This success shows the album’s strong connection with fans.

Wallen’s Record Tour and Giving Back

Morgan Wallen’s “One Night at a Time Tour” made over $300 million in 2023, the biggest country tour ever, according to Billboard. Part of every ticket sold supports the Morgan Wallen Foundation, which helps kids in sports and music programs.

Wallen also connects with fans in fun ways, like drawing a fan’s first tattoo during a 2024 show. His tour success and charity work show how much he values both his fans and his community.

Wallen’s Major Awards

Morgan Wallen has won many awards. In 2020, he earned CMA New Artist of the Year and iHeartRadio’s Best New Country Artist. In 2021, he won Billboard’s Top Country Artist and Top Country Album for Dangerous: The Double Album.

In 2022, he was named Favorite Male Country Artist at the American Music Awards. These awards highlight his strong presence in the country music world over several years.

Ross’s Streaming Milestones

Josh Ross’s hit “Single Again” has surpassed 60 million Spotify streams, and “Leave Me Too” has crossed 8 million.

These high numbers show that fans not only listen but keep returning to his music. His steady rise on streaming platforms shows growing online support and a strong digital fan base.

Josh Ross Writes His Own Songs

Josh Ross helps write most of his songs. On his Complicated EP, he wrote 7 of the 8 tracks. His lyrics are known for being honest. He mixes country and rock sounds, taking inspiration from artists like Steve Earle.

Fans recognize his music by its mellow guitar tones, raspy voice, and heartfelt stories. This songwriting style sets him apart in the country music scene and helps his songs connect with listeners in both Canada and the U.S.

Country Airplay Trends in 2025

Radio still plays a big role in country music. In early 2025, the top five country songs averaged 150 million airplay impressions each week. Every Top 10 track got over 5,000 weekly spins.

Top airplay cities include Nashville, Dallas, and Atlanta. On average, it takes about 40 weeks for a country song to climb into the Top 10. These trends show how important radio remains for chart success in country music.

Country Music Goes Global in 2025

Country music is reaching more listeners worldwide in 2025. Audiences in Europe, Australia, and other regions are tuning in more often. Genre-blending artists are helping the music spread.

Spotify reports that country music streams rose by 20% globally in 2024. In international markets, country music is also earning more money. This shows how the genre is becoming popular outside the U.S. and growing faster than before.

This rise reflects the blend of styles in traditional vs modern country music, which helps the genre reach more listeners worldwide.

Key Country Music Awards in Early 2025

The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards took place on May 8, 2025, at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Reba McEntire hosted the ceremony, which streamed live on Prime Video.

Lainey Wilson was a major winner, taking home Entertainer of the Year and Female Artist of the Year. Chris Stapleton won Male Artist of the Year, and Brooks & Dunn were named Duo of the Year.

This event became one of many memorable highlights in country music, joining the legacy celebrated in 15 iconic moments in country music awards history.

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