In this Tailgate Beers episode recorded at the Tailgate N' Tallboys festival in Bloomington, Josh Ross catches up with the Austin & Ryan about his rapid rise since his last appearance, including landing his first U.S. Top 10 radio single and releasing a summer collaboration with Akon—an artist he grew up admiring—which has quickly become one of his biggest streaming successes. He talks about strategically dropping music midweek, the growth of the festival circuit, and how returning to familiar markets helps build a loyal fanbase. Beyond music, Ross shares updates on buying a house, getting a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever to dive deeper into hunting, potential NHL performance opportunities, and heavy touring plans across the U.S., Canada, and possibly overseas. He also opens up about finding happiness in his personal life, keeping relationships private, and how that mindset may subtly shape the tone of his upcoming project.