Josh Ross Continues His Country Radio Takeover as ‘Hate How You Look’ Hits the Billboard Canada Airplay Charts
Plus, The Beaches land a new track on Mainstream Rock, with “Can I Call You In The Morning?”
Josh Ross is not mincing words on the airplay charts.
The Canadian country star’s track “Hate How You Look” debuts on the Billboard Canada Country Airplay chart at No. 46, dated September 20.
Ross is having a big month. He announced cross-Canada tour dates and performed his charting single live on the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards, where he took home two awards, including Entertainer of the Year. His debut album, Later Tonight, also just dropped today (Sept. 19).
“Hate How You Look” is an addictive up-tempo track with relatable lyrics about a breakup and watching someone move on. As the Waterdown, Ontario-native sings: “Hate how you look in that one that you know I love red dress,” and “Girl, I hate how you look moving on,” the song boasts Ross’ signature rich vocal rasp balanced with a rock-leaning guitar and strong, succinct drums.
Despite the jarring title, Ross tells Billboard that the choice was entirely the point: “You wonder,” he shares, “is it actually just going to be a mean song? Like, ‘I just hate how you look.’ And then you listen to it, you realize that it’s a guy that’s like, ‘Dang, she looks good,’ and you’re actually kind of complimenting her. I’m a fan of titles like that.”
While Ross has made a splash in his home country, he earned his first top 5 appearance on the U.S. Country Airplay chart with “Single Again” earlier this year at No. 2. With “Hate How You Look” peaking in the same position, it proves Ross is on an upward trajectory with a global audience.
The Beaches have a new track on Mainstream Rock.
The track from Billboard Canada’s Women of the Year 2025, “Can I Call You In The Morning?” enters at No. 36 — it serves as the Toronto band’s final single off their third studio album, No Hard Feelings.
The chaotically catchy punk-rock fittingly serves as the opener of the album, introducing listeners to the new era and inviting them along for the wild ride. It showcases the band’s signature transparent lyricism, as frontwoman Jordan Miller chants: “I liked your old band, but not the new songs, should we just break up then? Nevermind, I don’t mean that/I’m sorry, can I call you in the morning?” during the song’s infectious chorus.
The song was inspired by an experience the band’s guitarist, Kylie — and sister to Jordan — had at the end of her previous relationship. “It goes out to all of the chaotic girlies out there,” Jordan says.
The pop-rock quartet previously held the No.1 spot on Modern Rock with “Last Girls At the Party” for 11 weeks before it was finally dethroned by Role Model’s “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out.” It now sits at No. 4.
This week, Many Canadian artists are hitting the charts. On All-Format, James Barker Band arrives at No. 47 with “Somebody I Know,” and Marc Dupre’s francophone “Quand plus rien n'a de sens” debuts at No. 45 on AC. Electro dance-pop sensations Felix Cartal and Rêve enter Hot AC at No. 39 with “Dancing In A Dream.”
Country chart newcomer Morgan Klaiber debuts at No. 60 with “Wilder Horses,” and The Dirty Nil’s “Gallop Of The Hounds” arrives at No. 40 on Mainstream Rock.
Topping this week's radio charts on All-Format, AC and Hot AC is Alex Warren’s “Ordinary.” Last month, Warren’s track became the second-longest ever to sit on the Canadian Hot 100 in the top spot — at 21 weeks. On airplay, he’s experiencing a challenge from pop it-girl, Sabrina Carpenter, as “Manchild” sits at No. 1 for a second week on Canada CHR/Top 40, as Warren drops to No. 3 and Justin Bieber’s “Daisies” rises 3-2 after his Swag II release.
American country team-up Bailey Zimmerman and Luke Combs rise 2-1 on Country with “Backup Plan,” knocking previous chart-topper Russell Dickerson’s “Happen to Me” to No. 2.
Three Days Grace stay on top of Mainstream Rock for a third week with “Apologies,” while Role Model’s “Sally When the Wine Runs Out” earns a fourth week in the top spot. However, Vancouver twin sister duo Fionn could claim the No. 1 title, as they rise 6-2 this week.
