Striking a chord with fans, Riley Green watched his stardom explode after releasing songs like “There Was This Girl” and “I Wish Grandpas Never Died.” Not to mention his collaboration with Ella Langley on “You Look Like You Love Me.” Growing up during the 90s, Green was surrounded by country music stars like George Strait, Clint Black, Keith Urban, and Toby Keith. Never forgetting his upbringing and the music that defined his career, Green recently announced a new radio series on Apple Music that will explore ’90s country music.
‘On July 30th, Green will kick off his six-episode series called The ’90s Country Show, which will take viewers back to that crucial time in country music. Excited to take a trip into the past, the country star promoted the new series, explaining, “I grew up on ’90s country—it’s the music that shaped who I am as an artist. This Apple Music show is a real full-circle moment for me. I’m excited to take fans back to that era and maybe introduce a few new folks to the kind of country music that raised me.”’
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Although hosted by Green, he won’t be alone. To help kick off the first episode, both Tracy Lawrence and Billy Ray Cyrus will accompany the singer. As for the topic of discussion, the episode will center on the legacy of the iconic band Alabama.
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Riley Green Reveals The Person Who Taught Him Manners
Speaking of Alabama, any fan of Green knew how much the singer loved his hometown of Jacksonville, Alabama. Growing up surrounded by nature, he never forgot those who helped shape his future, such as his grandfather. Introducing Green to country music, the country star admitted his grandfather even taught him about the importance of a strong handshake.
Discussing his upbringing with Backstage Country, Green revealed, “My granddaddy made me give him a handshake every time I saw him and made sure I looked him in the eye, and made sure my grip was good and all that. We’d spend time after church talking about how bad the preacher’s handshake was, and how he shook hands like a girl.”
Outside of their thoughts on the local preacher, Green also learned a great deal about manners. “You know, yes sir, no sir, stuff like that, I mean, I don’t know that it’s gotten completely lost in translation nowadays, but stuff like that goes a long way with people, you know, and I mean, that was definitely something that my grandparents instilled in me and my folks did.”
With the 90s completely shaping his life and career, don’t miss The 90s Country Show on Apple Music Country.
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