Upcoming Riley Green dates
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
Who Riley Green is
Riley Green is a country singer-songwriter from Jacksonville, Alabama, born Johnathan Riley Green on October 18, 1988. He is a headliner in his own right, after several years spent as the opening act on major country tours, and his concerts draw a crowd built on radio hits, duets with Ella Langley and a straightforward Southern country sound. If you are buying a Riley Green ticket, you are buying a full headline country show.
His background is part of his appeal. He learned music from his grandfather, Buford Green, who ran The Golden Saw, a music hall in a converted sawmill where Riley played weekly as a young performer. He played quarterback for Jacksonville State University, an NCAA Division I program, before music took over. He signed with Big Machine Label Group in 2018 (the label is now Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment), and his debut single, "There Was This Girl," reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart (the chart that tracks country radio play) in April 2019.
Four studio albums followed: Different 'Round Here (2019), Ain't My Last Rodeo (2023), Don't Mind If I Do (2024) and That's Just Me, released September 18, 2026. Television has widened his audience as well: he made his acting debut on Marshals in April 2026, and he joined The Voice as a coach for its 30th season in late 2026.
Awards and the songs the crowd comes for
His award run is recent and concentrated, which helps explain why demand for his dates has climbed. The Academy of Country Music named him New Male Artist (presented at the 2020 ceremony, for 2019). His duet with Ella Langley, "You Look Like You Love Me," then swept the industry shows:
- CMA Awards 2024: Musical Event of the Year.
- CMA Awards 2025: Single of the Year, Song of the Year and Music Video of the Year.
- ACM Awards 2025: Music Event of the Year, Visual Media of the Year and Single of the Year.
- ACM Awards 2026: Music Event of the Year for a second Langley duet, "Don't Mind If I Do."
Other songs fans expect to hear include "There Was This Girl," "I Wish Grandpas Never Died" (the third single from his debut album) and "Different 'Round Here," which he re-recorded as a duet with Luke Combs for Ain't My Last Rodeo. Guest appearances are never guaranteed, so treat any duet partner on stage as a bonus rather than a reason to buy.
From opening act to headliner: his tours
Green's touring record shows a steady climb in scale. The tours below are listed in the sources cited on this page.
- Opening slots (2019 to 2023): Jon Pardi's Heartache Medication Tour and Brad Paisley's 2019 World Tour (2019), Jason Aldean's We Back Tour (2020), Dierks Bentley's Beers on Me Tour (2021), Luke Bryan's Raised Up Right Tour and Farm Tour (2022), and Luke Combs's Canadian run (2022) and World Tour (2023). In 2022 and 2023 he was direct support (the act right before the headliner) on stadium tours for Combs and Morgan Wallen.
- Early headline runs: the Outlaws Like Us Tour (2018), the Get That Man a Beer Tour (2019) and the We Out Here Tour (2021 to 2022).
- Ain't My Last Rodeo Tour (2024): the headline run behind his second album.
- Damn Country Music Tour (2025): with Ella Langley on the bill.
- Cowboy As It Gets Tour (April to August 2026): his most recent completed headline tour as of fall 2026.
A That's Just Me Tour is listed for 2027 in the tour record cited here; treat that as an announcement, not a schedule, and rely on the live event list on this page for confirmed dates and venues.
Where to sit for a Riley Green show
Headline country tours at his level usually play two kinds of rooms, and the right seat differs between them. Check the venue named on each listing before you choose.
Amphitheaters
An amphitheater (an outdoor venue with a covered reserved pavilion in front and a general-admission lawn behind it) is the classic summer country setting.
- Front pavilion sections: the closest reserved view, and the most expensive part of the house.
- Rear pavilion seats: often the best balance. You stay under the roof, which matters in rain, and the sightline is still direct.
- The lawn: the social, low-commitment option. You bring a blanket where allowed, arrive early for a spot near the front and watch the screens for detail. Lawn tickets are first come, first served.
Arenas
- Floor: often general admission standing at country shows, which suits fans who want to sing along up front. Check the listing; some dates use reserved floor chairs.
- Lower-level sideline sections near the stage: elevation over the floor and a clear look at the band, usually the strongest seat for the money.
- Upper level facing the stage: the value tier. Front rows near center beat the far corners, where the stage turns into a side view.
One general caution: seats listed as limited view or side stage can put speaker stacks or lighting rigs in your line of sight.
How demand for Riley Green tickets behaves
Demand for his shows rose sharply after the Langley duets dominated the 2024 and 2025 award seasons, and it tends to follow a few patterns:
- Presales set the early pace. Fan-club, artist and promoter presales usually run before the general on-sale, so the best reserved seats often go first.
- Friday and Saturday shows move first. Weekday dates usually leave more room on the resale market.
- Television and award moments add spikes. A new season of The Voice, an award win or a new album can lift interest in dates already on sale.
Resale prices on the secondary market can sit above or below face value and usually move as the show approaches. Every order on GoodSeats is backed by a 100% guarantee. For announcements straight from the source, see Riley Green's official site.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Riley Green from?
He was born in Jacksonville, Alabama, in 1988 and still lives near his hometown. He played quarterback at Jacksonville State University before his music career took off.
Has Riley Green toured with Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen?
Yes. In 2022 and 2023 he was direct support on stadium tours for Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen, and he also opened for Jon Pardi, Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley and Luke Bryan earlier in his career.
Does Ella Langley perform with Riley Green?
The two recorded the award-winning duets You Look Like You Love Me and Don't Mind If I Do, and Langley was on the bill of his 2025 Damn Country Music Tour. Guest appearances at any single show are not guaranteed.
What are the best seats for a Riley Green concert?
At an amphitheater, the rear half of the covered pavilion gives a direct view and shelter from weather. At an arena, lower-level sideline sections near the stage offer the best mix of closeness and sightline.
What is Riley Green's newest album?
That's Just Me, his fourth studio album, was released on September 18, 2026. It followed Don't Mind If I Do in 2024.