Sometimes when a musician is crowned Breakthrough Artist of the Year, as Josh Ross was at the 2023 CCMAs, it might lead you to believe that their success came overnight. In fact, the Hamilton-reared singer and songwriter spent the previous four years plying his own independent tracks and building his rabid fanbase. “Trouble”, and Ross’ signing to a major label, was just the culmination of years of dedication—and it catapulted him to new heights. “‘Trouble’ came from an honest, vulnerable state,” Ross told Apple Music earlier this year. “I was broken up with someone at the time and was dealing with the hardships that that brought on. The idea was inspired by a voicemail that I had left asking for someone to come back home. We used what I said in that voicemail for lyrics, which matched the title, ‘Trouble’, that [co-writer] Mason [Thornley] had brought to our write.” Listen to “Trouble”—one of the absolute biggest tracks of the year—and then check back as we showcase more of the finest modern country songs made by Canadians.