Later Tonight
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| Released | September 19, 2025 | |||
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| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 45:23 | |||
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| Producer | Matt Geroux | |||
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Later Tonight is the debut studio album by Canadian country music artist Josh Ross.[2] It was produced by Matt Geroux, and released on September 19, 2025, via Core Records, Universal Music Canada, and Mercury Nashville.[3] The album includes the singles "Single Again", "Leave Me Too", "Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na)", and "Hate How You Look".[4] Ross is set to support the album with his headling "Later Tonight Tour" across Canada in early 2026.[5]
Background and promotion
[edit]Ross described the title track "Later Tonight" as the "thread that tied the project together".[6] Ross co-wrote seven of the fifteen tracks on the album. He framed the writing and song selection process for the album as "leaning into getting caught in your feelings, breaking up, [and] making up".[7] Ross stated the album's sound influences go "from rock to rap to country to piano, singer-songwriter", which he stated is "cohesive with who I am as a person".[8] He told Range Magazine that the album has "tons" of personal inspiration and "speaks to things that have happened and are happening in my life currently", adding that it contains some of his "first 'life' style songs".[9] Ross stated that "Nobody From Nowhere,” “Scared of Getting Sober,” and “Songs You Gave Me" were the most personal songs and most natural to write, but also noted that the concept of "My Side of Town" was very personal to him, even though he did not write it.[10] Ross credited producer Matt Geroux for understanding him, and noted how the two "push each other to get better with each song".[9] Ross marked the release of the album with a full day of performances and appearances in Nashville, including at the Grand Ole Opry.[10]
Critical reception
[edit]Emma Jordan of Entertainment Focus favourably reviewed Later Tonight, calling it an "anthemic-leaning catalogue" and an "instant classic jam that’s perfect for tailgate parties, festival fields and football stadium floodlights". She noted the strength of Ross's songwriting on tracks such as "Single Again", "Whiskey You", and "Songs You Gave Me:, and said she would like to "see more of his songwriting" on his next album.[11] An uncredited review from All Country News stated that with the album, Ross "plants his flag firmly in the ground" as "one of the strongest new voices in country".[12] Nicole Piering of Country Swag favourably reviewed the album, calling it "wholly authentic to [Ross's] voice and perspective". She opined that the songs "feel both deeply personal and universally relatable" and expressed that Ross's voice is "equal parts emotive and rugged".[13]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Later Tonight" | 2:42 | |
| 2. | "Hate How You Look" |
| 3:14 |
| 3. | "My Side of Town" |
| 2:42 |
| 4. | "Smith & Wesson" |
| 2:36 |
| 5. | "Leave Me Too" |
| 3:11 |
| 6. | "Half Lit" |
| 2:48 |
| 7. | "Mad at Me" |
| 3:06 |
| 8. | "Break My Heart In Two" |
| 3:50 |
| 9. | "Whiskey You" |
| 2:26 |
| 10. | "Single Again" |
| 2:59 |
| 11. | "Songs You Gave Me" |
| 2:44 |
| 12. | "Namin' Names" |
| 2:43 |
| 13. | "Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na)" (with Akon) |
| 3:18 |
| 14. | "Nobody from Nowhere" |
| 3:29 |
| 15. | "Scared of Getting Sober" |
| 3:30 |
| Total length: | 45:23 | ||
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from the album's liner notes and Tidal.[1][14]
- Josh Ross – lead vocals, background vocals
- Matt Geroux – programming, production, engineering (all tracks); piano (tracks 2, 5), keyboards (3, 4, 6–9, 11–15)
- Drew Bollman – engineering (3, 4, 6–9, 12, 14, 15)
- Chris VanOverberghe – engineering assistance
- John Nathaniel – mixing (1, 3–9, 12–14)
- Jim Cooley – mixing (2, 10)
- Doug Weier – mixing (11, 15)
- Mike Cervantes – mastering
- Tim Galloway – bass guitar (1, 2, 5, 8, 10), acoustic guitar (1, 3, 4, 6–9, 12–15), electric guitar (1, 3, 8, 9, 13), Dobro guitar (1, 13), guitar (2, 5, 10)
- Jake Widenhofer – electric guitar (1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11–15), guitar (2, 5, 10)
- Soloman Philcox – guitar (10)
- Derek Wells – electric guitar (3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15)
- Justin Schipper – steel guitar (2–9, 11–15)
- Alex Wright – keyboards (3, 4, 6–9, 12, 14, 15), piano (15)
- Jimmie Lee Sloas – bass guitar (3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 12, 14, 15)
- Jerry Roe – drums (2–4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15)
- Jonny Fung – electric guitar (3, 8)
- Ben Schuller – piano (5, 11)
- Julia Robert – creative direction
- Josh Robert – creative direction
- Alex Rodriguez – design
- Lance Wilson – photography
- Nick Leonard – photography
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[15] | 17 |
Singles
[edit]| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Certifications | ||||||
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| AUS Country [16] |
CAN [17] |
CAN Country [18] |
UK Country [19] |
US [20] |
US Country [21] |
US Country Airplay [22] | |||
| 2024 | "Single Again" | 4 | 60 | 1 | 4 | 73 | 22 | 2 |
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| 2025 | "Leave Me Too" | — | 58 | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
| "Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na)" (with Akon) |
7 | 67 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Hate How You Look" | 6 | 48 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 47 | ||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released to that territory. | |||||||||
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[24] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
[edit]| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | September 19, 2025 | CD | Core / Universal Canada / MCA | [25] |
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| Digital download | [26] | |||
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References
[edit]- ^ a b Later Tonight (Media notes). Josh Ross. The Core Entertainment/Universal Music Canada Inc. September 19, 2025.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Doole, Kerry (July 18, 2025). "New & Upcoming Album Releases: Breakout Canadian Country Star Josh Ross Announces New Album 'Later Tonight'". Billboard Canada. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ "Josh Ross Announces Highly Anticipated New Album 'Later Tonight' Out September 19". MCA. July 18, 2025. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ Trimarchi, Celine (July 29, 2025). "Josh Ross to Release Debut Album, 'LATER TONIGHT' in September". 937 JR Country. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ Melanson, Jenna (September 22, 2025). "Josh Ross Unveils New Album, Later Today". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ Kelia (July 22, 2025). "Josh Ross Reveals Debut Album 'Later Tonight', Arriving September 19". Out Now Magazine. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (July 18, 2025). "Josh Ross Slates Debut LP 'Later Tonight' For September". Music Row. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ Nicholson, Jessica (September 24, 2025). "Josh Ross on Cementing Whirlwind Year With Debut Album 'Later Tonight,' Working With Akon & Prioritizing Health for a 'Long Career'". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ a b Smiley, Adriel (September 18, 2025). "Josh Ross Levels Up with Later Tonight". Range. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ a b O'Connell, Madeleine (September 19, 2025). "Josh Ross On Growth, Honesty, And The Making Of His Debut Album, 'Later Tonight'". Country Now. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ Jordan, Emma (September 19, 2025). "Review: Josh Ross is on fire & on repeat on new album 'Later Tonight'". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ "Josh Ross Plants His Flag With Bold, Emotional Debut Album 'Later Tonight'". All Country News. September 19, 2025. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ Poirier, Nicole (September 19, 2025). "Josh Ross 'Later Tonight' – Debut Album Review". Country Swag. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ "ALBUM / ARTIST / Credits". Tidal.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ "Billboard Canadian Albums: Week of October 4, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
- ^ References for Australian Country Hot 50:
- "Single Again": "Countrytown Hot 50 – 2024, Week 48". Countrytown. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- "Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na): "Countrytown Hot 50 – 2025, Week 26". Countrytown. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- "Hate How You Look": "Countrytown Hot 50 – 2025, Week 45". Countrytown. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
- ^ References for Canadian Hot 100:
- "Single Again": "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of October 12, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- "Leave Me Too": "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of May 17, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- "Hate How You Look": "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of October 25, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved October 21, 2025.
- "Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na)": "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of July 12, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ^ References for Canada Country:
- "Single Again": "Canada Country chart for October 12, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- "Leave Me Too": "Canada Country: Week of May 31, 2025". Billboard Canada. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- "Hate How You Look": "Canada Country: Week of November 15, 2025". Billboard Canada. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
- ^ References for UK Country Airplay:
- "Single Again": "The Official UK Radio Country Airplay Chart - May 18, 2025". Country Music UK. 18 May 2025. Archived from the original on May 19, 2025. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
- "Hate How You Look": "The Official UK Radio Country Airplay Chart - November 9, 2025". Country Music UK. 9 November 2025. Archived from the original on November 10, 2025. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
- ^ References for Billboard Hot 100:
- "Single Again": "Billboard Hot 100: Week of July 19, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ References for Hot Country Songs:
- "Single Again": "Billboard Country Update – July 21, 2025" (PDF). Billboard. July 21, 2025. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ References for Country Airplay:
- "Single Again": "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. July 18, 2025. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
- "Hate How You Look": "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. October 31, 2025. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Josh Ross – Single Again". Music Canada. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – Josh Ross – Later Tonight". Music Canada. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
- ^ "Later Tonight – Josh Ross, Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
- ^ "Later Tonight - Album by Josh Ross". Apple Music (US). The Core Entertainment/Universal Music Canada Inc. September 19, 2025. Retrieved September 30, 2025.