2026 George Street Festival: Thursday, July 30 featuring Josh Ross

JOSH ROSS + JUSTIN FANCY Josh Ross MCA / Mercury Nashville / Universal Music Canada / CORE Records. Josh Ross is carving his own lane in country music. The Nashville-based singer made waves with a series of independent releases before scoring his first No. 1 hit on U.S. country radio with “Single Again” in 2025 after a 71-week climb, notching a massive milestone in his burgeoning career. The success of “Single Again” puts Ross in an elite category as the first male Canadian country artist in nearly 30 years to top the Billboard Country Airplay Chart. Ross is building upon this star power with his debut album, Later Tonight, a collection of 15 songs, including current country radio single “Hate How You Look,” that show off the smooth singer’s range of emotions and songwriting prowess. Having opened for superstars like Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll, Nickelback, and more, Ross has just started making his mark. Justin Fancy Justin Fancy is one of the most exciting up-and-coming voices on the Canadian country music scene, building strong momentum as he sets his sights on a broader national and international audience. He consistently delivers polished, radio-ready songs with authentic narratives that reshape classic country storytelling, all driven by a fresh, attention-commanding voice and a modern, cutting-edge country sound. His debut album, Sure Beats A Good Time (2021), earned Justin a historic double win at the MusicNL Awards for Country Artist of the Year and Rising Star of the Year—the first time an artist had ever taken home both honours in the same year. In 2022, he was named Fan’s Choice Entertainer of the Year at the East Coast Music Awards, a major milestone that underscored his rising profile. Justin followed that with another big win at the 2024 MusicNL Awards, once again taking home Country Artist of the Year. His success has continued into 2025 with ECMA nominations for both Country Recording of the Year and Fan’s Choice Entertainer of the Year. With over 7.4 million streams across major platforms and playlist support from Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, Justin Fancy’s fan base continues to grow at a remarkable pace. His single “Break My Heart Again”, released in February 2025, was named Stingray’s Trending Track and peaked at #42 on the Mediabase Published Chart—and now, he’s keeping the momentum going with his latest single “Can’t Stop.” A frequent guest on national and regional media, Justin has appeared on CTV National, CTV Atlantic, Global TV, CBC, and NTV, and has been featured by CMT.com, iHeartRadio.ca, Top Country (Artist of the Month, May 2021), Complete Country, SOCAN Word and Music, Billboard Canada, and Grammy.com. Justin is currently working on a new album set for release in summer 2026, which will include the charting singles “She Just Is” and “Break My Heart Again,” along with a collection of brand-new original tracks, among them his latest single, “I’ve Got A Keg”. At the heart of Justin Fancy’s music is an unwavering commitment to honest storytelling—tales of love, heartache, resilience, and reflection that resonate with fans across the country. His signature blend of traditional country warmth and contemporary flair continues to solidify his place as one of Canadian country music’s most compelling new voices.