"Single Again" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country artist Josh Ross.[2] He co-wrote the track with Joe Fox and Brad Rempel of High Valley, while Matt Geroux produced it.[3] The song is the second single to radio from Ross's 2024 extended play Complicated.[4][5] It reached number one on the Mediabase Canada Country chart.[6]
Background and release
Ross released "Single Again" along with the song "Truck Girl" in January 2024.[7] He stated that the song "leans into how timing can sometimes be everything." Ross said he was inspired by a time when "I ran into my high school crush at a bar and wanted to buy her a drink. She let me know she had a boyfriend and I remember saying 'well let me know if you're ever single again'."[8] The song was serviced to American country radio in February 2024, and was later serviced to Canadian country radio in the summer of 2024.[9][10] Ross's debut U.S. headlining tour in the late summer and fall of 2024 was named the "Single Again Tour" after the song.[11]
Live performance
In March 2024, he performed parts of "Single Again" and "Trouble" at the 2024 Juno Awards in Halifax, Nova Scotia, which was aired live on CBC.[12]
Music videos
Ross released two videos for the song. The official tour performance video for "Single Again", directed by Korey Schaefer, premiered on YouTube on March 29, 2024.[13] The official music video, directed by Jack Owens, was released on October 30, 2024.[14]
Track listing
Digital download – single[15]
- "Single Again" – 2:59
- "Truck Girl" – 3:08
Digital download – remixes
- "Single Again" (Down South Remix) – 2:59
- "Single Again" (West Coast Remix) – 2:56
Charts
| Chart (2024–2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia Country Hot 50 (The Music)[16] | 4 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[17] | 60 |
| Canada Country (Mediabase)[18] | 1 |
| UK Country Airplay (Radiomonitor)[19] | 15 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[20] | 20 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[21] | 39 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[22] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Josh Ross (2024). Complicated (CD). The Core Entertainment / Universal Music Canada Inc. 0246561502.
- ^ "Josh Ross – Single Again". AllMusic. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ "Single Again, Song by Josh Ross". January 12, 2024. Retrieved July 13, 2024 – via Spotify.
- ^ Anderson, Liza (February 20, 2024). "Josh Ross To Get Complicated With New EP in March". Music Row. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ "Josh Ross hits country radio with "Single Again" today!". RFD-TV. Nashville, Tennessee. March 11, 2024. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ "Canada Country - October 7, 2024". Pollstar. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ "Breakout Country Hitmaker Josh Ross Releases Two-Song Pack "Single Again" and "Truck Girl" Out Now". Universal Music Canada. January 12, 2024. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ O'Connell, Madeleine (January 16, 2024). "Josh Ross Takes A Deep Dive Into Heartache With Dual Release of 'Single Again' and 'Truck Girl'". Country Now. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ "Josh Ross Releases New Song, "Single Again"". UMG Nashville. February 20, 2024. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ Farrell, David (July 8, 2024). "Country Acts Old Dominion And Josh Ross Have Canada's Hottest Radio Tracks This Week". Billboard Canada. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (June 21, 2024). "Josh Ross Plots 'Single Again Tour' For August". Music Row. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ "Josh Ross performs 'Trouble' and 'Single Again' – Juno Awards 2024". CBC. March 24, 2024. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ "Josh Ross – Single Again (Official Tour Performance Video)" (video). March 29, 2024. Retrieved July 13, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Josh Ross - Single Again (Official Music Video)" (video). October 30, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Single Again - Single by Josh Ross". Apple Music (Canada). The Core Entertainment/Universal Music Canada Inc. January 12, 2024. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ "Countrytown Hot 50 – 2024, Week 48". Countrytown. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ "Canadian Hot 100 chart for October 12, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ "Canada Country chart for October 12, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ "The Official UK Radio Country Airplay Chart - February 23, 2025". Country Music UK. 23 February 2025. Archived from the original on February 24, 2025. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
- ^ "Billboard Country Update – March 21, 2025" (PDF). Billboard. March 21, 2025. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
- ^ "Billboard Country Update – March 17, 2025" (PDF). Billboard. March 17, 2025. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Josh Ross – Single Again". Music Canada. Retrieved February 19, 2025.