Josh Ross Trades Heartbreak for a Good Time on New Single “Kicked Out Of Bars”

If your summer soundtrack is starting to feel a little too predictable, Josh Ross is here to shake things up. The country-rock powerhouse is back with a brand-new single, “Kicked Out Of Bars”, and it’s a high-octane change of pace from his usual heartbreak anthems.

Instead of dwelling on the morning-after wreckage of a breakup, Ross is diving headfirst into the chaotic, neon-lit magic of a night out that went just a bit too far.

Inside the Track

Co-written by Ross alongside Matt Geroux, Mason Thornley, Joe Fox, and Brad Rempel—and produced by Geroux—“Kicked Out Of Bars” leans hard into the grit and energy that made him one of Nashville’s most exciting names.

“’Kicked Out Of Bars’ felt like me from the minute we wrote it,” Ross says. “It’s one of those songs almost everyone can relate to, whether you’ve been the one getting the boot or you’ve got a buddy who always pushes it too far. I just wanted to give people something loud and fun before summer wraps up.”

Driven by roaring guitars and a relentless beat, the track is built entirely for rowdy crowds and windows-down driving. It’s the kind of song that practically demands to be shouted back at a live show—and judging by the early reactions on the road, fans are already doing just that.

Keeping the Momentum Going

This new release drops right in the middle of a massive career surge for the Canadian-born artist. Ross is fresh off some serious milestones:

• Radio History: He made waves as the first solo male Canadian country artist in nearly 50 years to land consecutive U.S. Country radio No. 1s with tracks like “Single Again” and “Hate How You Look”.

• Streaming Milestones: He recently blew past 1.5 billion global streams.

• Accolades: Fresh off winning Country Album of the Year at the JUNO Awards for Complicated, he’s sitting on a staggering seven nominations for the 2026 CCMA Awards.

Catch Him Live

If you want to hear how “Kicked Out Of Bars” translates live, Ross has a busy few months ahead of him:

• Across the Pond: He kicks off a headline tour in the UK and Ireland (hitting Belfast, Dublin, London, Manchester, and Glasgow), with BBC Radio 2 giving the new single its first major radio spin.

• On the Road: This fall, he’ll hit major venues across North America as direct support on Dan + Shay’s The Young Tour.

Stream It Now

Ready to add some chaos to your playlist? “Kicked Out Of Bars” is available now on all major streaming platforms. Crank it up, and make sure you behave yourselves out there.