History of Riley Green in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 17, 2026

Riley Green is an American country music singer-songwriter, signed to Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment. He gained prominence in 2019 and has released three albums: Different 'Round Here, Ain't My Last Rodeo, and Don't Mind If I Do. Green has achieved success on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, with four top-20 hits including "There Was This Girl", "I Wish Grandpas Never Died", "Half of Me", and "Different 'Round Here".

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October 18, 1988: Riley Green's Birth

On October 18, 1988, Johnathan Riley Green was born. He is an American country music singer and songwriter.

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2013: Release of Self-Titled EP

In 2013, Riley Green released a self-titled EP.

2015: Release of Additional EP

In 2015, Riley Green released an additional EP.

2016: Release of Additional EP

In 2016, Riley Green released another EP.

2017: Release of Additional EP

In 2017, Riley Green released another EP.

October 2018: Music Video Filming for "There Was This Girl"

In October 2018, a music video was shot for the song "There Was This Girl".

2018: Signing with Big Machine Label Group

In 2018, Riley Green signed with the Big Machine Label Group.

April 2019: Release of "In Love by Now" and Music Video

In April 2019, Riley Green announced the release of his second single, "In Love by Now", and released a music video filmed in Belize.

August 2019: Release of "I Wish Grandpas Never Died"

In August 2019, "I Wish Grandpas Never Died" was released as the third single from Riley Green's debut album, Different 'Round Here.

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September 20, 2019: Release of "Different 'Round Here" Album

On September 20, 2019, Riley Green's debut album, Different 'Round Here, was released.

October 2019: "Bury Me in Dixie" Controversy and Removal from Streaming

In October 2019, Riley Green faced controversy for a line referencing Confederate general Robert E. Lee in his song "Bury Me in Dixie", leading to its removal from streaming services. He later cited concerns about audio quality as the reason for removal.

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