Why Josh Ross’s New Song “Drink Things Through” Is Turning Heads (And Why Chad Kroeger Is Involved)

If you have spent any time following modern country music over the last few years, you already know that Josh Ross isn’t just another guy with a guitar and a cowboy hat. He’s a powerhouse vocalist who has spent the past few seasons stacking up accolades, streaming numbers, and stadium slots. Fresh off a massive run at the CCMA Awards—where he took home his third-consecutive Single of the Year win for “Hate How You Look”—Ross is refusing to pump the brakes.

Instead, he’s kicked things into high gear with a brand-new release: “Drink Things Through”.

If you haven’t added it to your weekend rotation yet, let’s talk about why this track is already dominating country radio chatter, why the writer’s room features a legendary rock icon, and how Ross is carving out his own loud, unapologetic lane in country-rock.

A Closer Look at “Drink Things Through”

From the first opening chords, “Drink Things Through” makes it clear that it was built for maximum volume. Produced in Nashville by Matt Geroux, the track leans hard into the punchy, high-energy country-rock territory that Ross has quickly become famous for.

If his previous singles like “Kicked Out of Bars” showed off a gritty edge, this new release dials the energy up to ten. It’s a track tailor-made for tailgates, packed arenas, and rolling the windows down on a Friday afternoon. Lyrically, it captures that reckless, familiar impulse of trying to drown out overthinking with a cold drink and a good time, delivering a hook that sticks in your head long after the final chord fades.

The Ultimate Cross-Genre Writer’s Room

What really caught the music industry off guard when the credits dropped wasn’t just the catchy production—it was the powerhouse lineup behind the pen.

“Drink Things Through” was co-written by a collaborative dream team:

• Chad Kroeger — The unmistakable frontman of global rock giants Nickelback.

• Mitchy Collins — The creative force behind lovelytheband.

• Lazz Principato — A powerhouse writer known for collaborating with pop royalty like Dua Lipa.

• Jeremy “Kinetics” Dussolliet — Hitmaker behind tracks for artists like FLETCHER.

For Ross, working with Kroeger was a massive career bucket-list item. As a long-time fan of Nickelback, getting the chance to record a song written by one of rock’s most iconic voices was surreal.

“‘Drink Things Through’ is such a fun song, and I’ve been a huge fan of Chad for a long time, so getting to record a song he wrote is pretty special for me,” Ross shared upon the single’s drop. “It’s big, it’s a blast to play live, and the response we’ve already gotten from fans has been incredible.”

That cross-genre blend makes complete sense when you listen to the track. It has the heavy, driving guitar elements and stadium-sized chorus structure you’d expect from a rock vet like Kroeger, fused seamlessly with the storytelling grit of modern Nashville country.

Road-Tested and Fan-Approved

One thing you have to respect about Josh Ross is how he rolls out new music. He doesn’t just drop a track out of nowhere and hope for the best; he takes it to the people first.

Before “Drink Things Through” officially hit streaming services, Ross started dropping teasers across his social media channels. The response from his multi-million-strong Spotify listener base was immediate. From there, he threw the unreleased track straight into his live setlists during his fall tour dates.

If you were lucky enough to catch him live over the past few months—whether on his international dates or out supporting major acts like Dan + Shay—you probably already knew every word to the chorus before it was even officially available to download. That kind of organic audience testing is old-school country hustle at its finest, proving that the song was a certified crowd-pleaser before it ever hit radio programmers’ desks.

What’s Next for Josh Ross?

The momentum behind Josh Ross right now is genuinely hard to ignore. Between sitting comfortably with over a billion global streams, racking up consecutive CCMA trophies, and consistently pushing out high-energy singles that bridge the gap between country storytelling and rock energy, he’s playing chess while others are playing checkers.

Following a massive year that included the release of his debut full-length project Later Tonight and headline treks across Canada and the UK, Ross is currently spending his fall out on the road across the U.S. with Dan + Shay, before heading back up to Ontario for more headlining dates.

If “Drink Things Through” is any indication of where his sound is heading next, fans are in for an incredible ride.