Riley Green
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Riley Green is an American country music artist known for his traditional sound and relatable lyrics. His most successful songs include "There Was This Girl" and "I Wish Grandpas Never Died." His most recent album is Don't Mind If I Do, released in 2025. Green has collaborated with artists like Luke Combs and Thomas Rhett. His 2024 duet with Ella Langley, "You Look Like You Love Me," won Musical Event of the Year at the CMA Awards and has received four 2025 CMA Award nominations.
Early Life
Born in Jacksonville, Alabama, Riley Green grew up playing traditional country music at his grandfather's music hall and later played Division I football as a quarterback for Jacksonville State University while pursuing his passion for hunting and the outdoors.
Career Highlights
After playing the club circuit while a college quarterback, Riley Green achieved a viral breakout with his self-titled 2018 EP before signing with BMLG Records in 2019. He released his gold-certified debut album Different Round Here that same year, which featured the number one hit There Was This Girl and the triple-platinum single I Wish Grandpas Never Died. His career has since reached new heights with multiple CMA and ACM awards, including being named the 2020 ACM New Male Artist of the Year.
Family & Personal Life
Riley Green is currently single and has no children or prior marriages. He has been the subject of dating rumors involving fellow artists Ella Langley and Megan Moroney, though he has not confirmed a serious relationship. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys hunting and spending time on his Alabama property with his goats and pigs.
Current Tour & Setlist
Riley Green kicks off his Cowboy As It Gets Tour in April 2026 with headlining stops in cities like Nashville, Southaven, and Charlotte alongside support acts Justin Moore and Drake White. He is expected to perform a mix of hits and new tracks including Different Round Here, Jesus Saves, and his signature anthem I Wish Grandpas Never Died.
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