Country music star Riley Green, fresh off his CMA Awards wins, remains grounded by his Alabama roots. Despite the accolades and fame, Green says he finds his true reality back on his farm, hunting and living a simpler life.
“The glitz and glamour of the stage isn’t real life,” Green stated on the “Like a Farmer” podcast. He emphasizes that the fame is a tool for building his brand as a touring artist, but his heart remains in the everyday life of farming and the outdoors.
Born and raised in Alabama, Green cherishes the reminders of home. He shared a story about his uncle, who measures Green’s success not by awards, but by the local Waffle House waitress knowing his music.
Green has noticed a growing interest in the “down-home country lifestyle” both here and abroad. He notes that his music is now reaching audiences in Europe and Australia, places where it wasn’t always as popular.
The singer acknowledges that his success came at the right time in his life. “If this had happened in my early 20s, it might have been too much,” Green admitted. He believes maturity has allowed him to appreciate the journey and stay grounded.
Reflecting on the past year, Green highlighted his CMA wins as a professional peak, particularly the awards for his duet with Ella Langley, “You Look Like You Love Me.” Personally, he recalled a successful deer hunt in Kansas as a standout moment. For Green, those quiet moments in nature provide a disconnection from the hype of fame and a return to what truly matters.
