"Trouble" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country music artist

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. He wrote the song with Mason Thornley, while Matt Geroux produced the track. It is Ross' first song to have charted on a ''

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'' chart in the United States and his first single to be released to American

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. It also became his first song to hit number one on the Canada Country chart.References for Josh Ross Chart Peaks on Canada Country: *"First Taste of Gone": *"On a Different Night": *"Trouble": The song is the lead single from Ross' 2024 extended play '' Complicated''.

Background

"Trouble" is based on Ross's real life experience and emotions following a past break up. Ross's friend and frequent collaborator Mason Thornley had suggested the title "Trouble" and the "vibe" of the song, with the initial idea for the lyric being "am I in trouble or are you in trouble?". Around six months later, Ross made a phone call to an ex-girlfriend after a night of drinking, where he left a message saying "if you could, would you just come back home?". Ross believed it finally "made sense" to write it after that phone call, with that specific lyric becoming the hook for the song. He stated that he wanted "the listener to feel like they get to know me through honest lyrics" in the song.

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". Kim Carr of ''Y106.5'' stated that Ross "has a very unique voice" and that "this song just hits you to your core".

In popular culture

"Trouble" was featured in an episode of the second season of American sitcom '' Welcome to Flatch'', which aired on

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in the United States.

Live performances

Ross appeared on the show "Access Carolina" on the

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television network and performed a live rendition of "Trouble" on January 6, 2023. 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". On July 26, 2023, Ross made his debut at the

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in Nashville, Tennessee, and a live recording of his performance of "Trouble" from that night was released to digital and streaming platforms a month later. In September 2023, Ross performed the song live at the Canadian Country Music Awards at the FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton, Ontario. The show was broadcast live on television on

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in Canada, and his performance was later uploaded to YouTube. In March 2024, he performed parts of "Trouble" and his song "Single Again" at the 2024 Juno Awards in Halifax, Nova Scotia on CBC.

Accolades

Music video

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

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic. * Tim Galloway – bass guitar, guitar * Matt Geroux – drums, keyboard, production, programming, recording *

– composition, primary vocals * Justin Schipper – guitar * Dan Shike – master engineering * Mason Thornley – composition * Doug Weir – mixing * Jake Widenhofer – guitar

Track listings

Digital download – single # "Trouble" – 3:34 Digital download – single # "Trouble (Live from the Opry / 2023)" – 4:27 Digital download – single # "Trouble (Piano Version)" – 3:34

Charts

Certifications

Release history

References

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