Hate How You Look
| "Hate How You Look" | ||||
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| Single by Josh Ross | ||||
| from the album Later Tonight | ||||
| Released | September 8, 2025 | |||
| Genre | Country pop | |||
| Length | 3:14 | |||
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| Producer | Matt Geroux | |||
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"Hate How You Look" is a song recorded by Canadian country music artist Josh Ross. The song was written by Nicolas Sainato, Chris McKenna, Jessica Farren, and Christian Yancey, while Matt Geroux produced the track.[1] The song is the second single to US radio from his debut studio album, Later Tonight.[2][3]
Background
[edit]Ross remarked that upon hearing the song he "loved how energetic the song felt right away".[4] He elected to add the song to his set list for his live shows several months ahead of its release, as he found it to be a fun song that showcased the ”versatility" of his live show.[5] Ross described the song as covering "all the emotions that you go through seeing someone move on without you".[6] The song was shipped to U.S. country radio in August 2025 as the follow-up to Ross's number one hit "Single Again".[7]
Live performance
[edit]In July 2025, Ross performed "Hate How You Look" live on the CBC's Canada Day broadcast from Ottawa, Ontario. The performance was uploaded to YouTube the next day.[8] In September 2025, Ross performed "Hate How You Look" at the 2025 Canadian Country Music Association Awards in Kelowna, British Columbia, with dancer Dyllan Blackburn.[9]
Credits and personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from AllMusic.[10]
- Mike Cervantes – mastering engineer
- Jim Cooley – mixing engineer
- Tim Galloway – bass guitar, guitar
- Matt Geroux – piano, production, programming, recording
- Jerry Roe – drums
- Josh Ross – primary vocals
- Justin Schipper – steel guitar
- Jake Widenhofer – guitar
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2025–2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia Country Hot 50 (The Music)[11] | 4 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] | 28 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[13] | 1 |
| UK Country Airplay (Radiomonitor)[14] | 1 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[15] | 52 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[16] | 1 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[17] | 12 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[18] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ↑ "Josh Ross Drops "Hate How You Look", Out Today". MCA. Nashville, Tennessee. April 18, 2025. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ↑ Hollabaugh, Lorie (July 18, 2025). "Josh Ross Slates Debut LP 'Later Tonight' For September". Music Row. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
- ↑ "Country Aircheck Weekly September 2, 2025, Issue 976" (PDF). Country Aircheck. September 2, 2025. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ Daykin, James (April 19, 2025). "Josh Ross releases new breakup anthem 'Hate How You Look'". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
- ↑ ABC News (April 18, 2025). "Josh Ross brings Hate How You Look from the stage to the studio". Everett Post. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
- ↑ "Josh Ross Drops "Hate How You Look", Out Today". Universal Music Canada. Toronto, Ontario. April 18, 2025. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
- ↑ "Josh Ross Owes His Love of Country Music to a Friend of His Dad's". Go Country 105. August 28, 2025. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
- ↑ "Josh Ross performs Hate How You Look - Canada Day 2025" (video). YouTube. July 2, 2025. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ↑ "Josh Ross - Hate How You Look (Live From The 2025 CCMA Awards)" (video). YouTube. September 17, 2025. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Hate How You Look – Josh Ross, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Countrytown Hot 50 – 2025, Week 47". Countrytown. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of January 10, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Canada Country: Week of December 13, 2025". Billboard Canada. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
- ↑ "The Official UK Radio Country Airplay Chart - November 9, 2025". Country Music UK. 9 November 2025. Archived from the original on November 10, 2025. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of July 4, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Billboard Country Update: June 26, 2026" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Billboard Country Update – June 15, 2026" (PDF). Billboard. June 15, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Canadian single certifications – Josh Ross – Hate How You Look". Music Canada. Retrieved April 5, 2026.