Riley Green

Born in Jacksonville, Alabama, Riley Green is a country music singer with humble roots.¹ Growing up in the town that he still calls home today, music was just a hobby that he shared with his grandad. Green was still framing houses for $500 a week just days before he signed his first record deal.²

Best known for hits like There Was This Girl and I Wish Grandpas Never Died, Green has been racking up awards and selling out shows across the country since his debut album was released in 2019.¹

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Riley Green's passion for music came from his grandfather, who ran the Golden Saw Music Hall.³ An avid sports fan, Green played quarterback at Jacksonville State University before turning to framing homes full-time and playing music on the side at bars in his hometown.

That changed in 2018 when he signed his first major record deal with BMLG Records, now Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment.⁴ A year later, he released his first album, Different ‘Round Here, which included multiple hits that helped propel him into stardom.³

Despite his relatively new career, Riley Green has already won a few big awards:

• Academy of Country Music - New Male Artist of the Year (2020): Just a year after his first album debuted, Green was named the best new male artist of the year.¹
• MusicRow - Breakout Artist of the Year (2020): Following his first album and tour, Green was named the year’s breakout artist by MusicRow.¹
• iHeartRadio Music Awards - Best New Country Artist (2020): While he didn’t win the award, Green was a nominee for Best New Country Artist by iHeartRadio in 2020.⁵

Riley Green’s first few albums produced several standout hits that helped launch his growing career.

• Worst Way (2024): Released in 2024 with his Way Out Here album, this song spent 38 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching a top position of 20.⁶
• Don’t Mind If I Do (2024): Featuring Ella Langley, this song spent 18 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 32.⁶
• Different ‘Round Here (2023): Featuring Luke Combs, this song spent 11 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, topping out at number 60.⁶

Riley Green’s concerts combine his laid-back style with an energetic atmosphere that brings his lively songs and lyrics to life. Green is known for opening up to his audience, even showcasing his pet corgi, Carl, in a video introduction before some concerts.⁷

While Green started his career opening up for other country artists, he now fills large venues on tours of his own.⁸

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Sources:

1. About - Riley Green
2. The Life of Riley Green - Cowboys & Indians
3. Riley Green - NTA The Rural Broadband Association
4. BMLG Records Signs Riley Green - Big Machine
5. Riley Green Awards - IMDb
6. Riley Green - Billboard
7. Concert review: Rank-rising country artist Riley Green puts on a lively show - Spokesman
8. Riley Green Announced 2026 Headlining Cowboy As It Gets Tour - Big Machine