NASHVILLE, TN (October 19, 2021) – Chart-topping singer/songwriter Riley Green celebrates RIAA Platinum certification for “There Was This Girl” as his debut single achieves the consumption milestone. Executives from his record label –Scott Borchetta, Allison Jones and Jimmy Harnen – commemorated the occasion with a special plaque at their Nashville office. The song, written alongside Erik Dylan, also marked Green’s first No. 1 at Country radio.
Praised by People.com as “…one of country music’s most promising powerhouses who sings from his heart,” Green will kick off his WE OUT HERE TOUR on November 3 in Athens, GA. The headline dates featuring his PLATINUM-certified “I Wish Grandpas Never Died” and music from BEHIND THE BAR (BMLG Records) will run through February 2022 with special guests Corey Smith, Kameron Marlowe and Mike Ryan.
Billboard describes Green’s music as “accessible, winning songs” while American Songwriter proclaims his “storytelling talents shine bright.” Whiskey Riff further notes he is part of a small group who have “brought country back to its roots: the blue collar sounds for the working man, by the working man.” The 2020 ACM Awards New Male Artist of the Year spent the summer on Dierks Bentley’s BEERS ON ME TOUR and has previously opened for acts such as Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley and Jon Pardi. For tour dates and more information visit RileyGreenMusic.com.