Award-winning country singer-songwriter, Josh Ross joins forces with global icon Akon for the high-energy, genre-bending anthem “Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na)”, a bold reimagining of Akon’s smash hit “Right Now (Na Na Na).” The track is out today via Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company, MCA Nashville Stateside, and Snakefarm in the UK.
Fusing Ross’s gritty vocals with Akon’s unmistakable hooks, “Drunk Right Now” delivers a party-starting anthem meant to be heard across festival fields, bar patios, and speakers all summer long. While the original 2008 hit explored heartbreak, this re-imagined version flips the script—channelling carefree nights, wild memories, and a live-in-the-moment energy. With Akon’s recent move toward cross-genre collaborations and interest in blending Country into his repertoire, the track bridges nostalgic pop-R&B with fresh country swagger reviving a classic while delivering a fresh twist for both country and pop fans. Stay tuned for the highly anticipated official music video to release soon.
“Akon’s music was always a huge part of my life growing up,” says Ross. “Having two older siblings, his songs were always playing—his sound, his hooks, everything about it just stuck with me before I even knew what the words meant. I’ve always been a fan. About a year ago, I was messing around in the studio and reimagined his song ‘Right Now,’ just for fun. We started playing it before our shows and the crowd went nuts—it turned into this wild country party anthem. I ended up sending it to him, not really expecting anything… and he actually loved it. Then he said he wanted to jump on it, and suddenly it turned into a real collab. It’s one of those full-circle moments I never saw coming, and I’m truly grateful to have a summer party anthem.”
Following the release of his energetic and emotional song “Hate How You Look”, Ross continues to expand his sound and grow his fanbase – proving he’s equally at home on stage delivering headlining sets or collaborating with global superstars. The current CCMA Entertainer of the Year has amassed more than 970.5 million global streams. At radio, Ross continues to climb charts, his US single “Single Again” is currently #9 after topping the Canadian Country charts, while “Leave Me Too” sits at #8 at Canadian radio.
Ross hits stages across North America this Spring and Summer. For the latest tour dates, merch drops, new music and exclusive content, visit joshrossmusic.com and join The Roster.
