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Riley Green recently joined Theo Von on an episode of This Past Weekend, where the two discussed everything from hunting to Green’s new album, his rapidly growing career and his dating life. When Von asked if settling down was in Green’s near future, the country star explained that trying to find a meaningful connection has only become more difficult as his career continues to soar.

Von suggested that it must be easy for Green to meet women, however the Alabama native admitted that in his experience, it’s been the opposite. Between his demanding touring schedule and growing fame, he says his lifestyle doesn’t leave many opportunities to meet someone naturally, and when he does, it can be difficult to know what their intentions are.

“I feel like you know better than that because you’re in that world too. It’s really not that easy to meet a girl when you’re doing what we’re doing,” Green said to the podcast host. “I mean, I’m not going to meet a girl at a show, I’m confined to the back on a bus and I’m not going to meet a girl on Instagram. And when you get to a place where people are, it gets tough to know who you’re meeting for what.”

Green also tends to stay hidden away when he’s out in public to keep from drawing too much of a crowd, especially on nights when he’s just trying to forget about the fame and feel like a normal person. He notes he instantly feels “uncomfortable” and “anxious,” when entering a bar, fearing that he will suddenly become the center of unwanted attention.

“I don’t mind being the center of attention at a show or if I’m in a town, I’m playing a show and I go to a restaurant or a bar down the street, but I don’t like being the center of attention when I’m not supposed to. That always makes me feel odd,” he explained. “I don’t like to feel like if I went to another show and people were asking me for a picture and there was somebody else on stage, that would make me feel really, really rude.”

Even when he makes an appearance at his own Duck Blind Bar in Nashville’s Midtown, Green doesn’t expect to meet a woman there. Instead, he usually finds himself the back deck away from the crowds.

Beyond those challenges, Green reveals he simply doesn’t have much of a home life these days. Between his farm in Alabama, a house in Nashville and a touring schedule that’s busier than ever, he feels like he’s constantly on the move, making it difficult to build the kind of stability needed for a serious relationship.

While he could take time off and stay at home more often to feel more “settled” in life, Green says he can’t bring himself to slow down while his career is gaining so much momentum. This year alone has brought a wave of different opportunities that have allowed him to introduce himself to entirely new audiences, like making his acting debut on Marshals, co-hosting CMA Fest 2026 and joining The Voice as a coach for the first time.

The “Think as You Drunk” singer believes there will eventually be a season for slowing down and making more room for life outside of music. But for now, he’s focused on making the most of every opportunity that comes his way.

“I’m sort of like, grind right now, keep my nose down, say yes to everything. And then in a couple of years, things will stop doing this,” he said while motioning the upward trajectory of his career. “And they’ll kind of plane off and I’ll have this career and I’ll say, ‘Alright, I’m going to play 40 or 60 shows a year. I might film a little TV show or a movie or whatever, and then I can have a life outside of it.’ But it’s just tough to do right now.”

That mindset is also what led Green to accept one of the biggest opportunities of his career so far, joining Season 30 of The Voice as a first-time coach alongside Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine and Queen Latifah. The singer revealed that landed the coveted role simply by being himself.

“They were considering me. I sort of told them that I got what they wanted. They want somebody that’s sort of funny, sort of dry, that cuts up. And they came to a show and I had a little Q&A with somebody beforehand and we cut up back and forth. And then I went on Jimmy Fallon and they got me on the couch and we had a little duck call moment that was funny. And that’s how I got the job, just goofing off.”

It’s clear that he does not take the opportunity lightly, especially considering the short list of country artists who have previously filled one of the iconic red chairs on the hit competition series.

“There’s one country music artist that’s a coach on The Voice. Blake Shelton, Reba’s been on there. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity. And you got to think about all the people in country music that are so lucky to be where they are and have the careers they are and they don’t even have that opportunity.”

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Being a part of something that is not centered around country music is definitely unfamiliar territory for Green, especially as he sits next to three very well-known household names. However, he sees that as a positive thing because it gives him the chance to introduce himself to viewers who may not already know his music.

“I would guess that most of my fans are country music fans and I could tell it from the first day of filming, I’m the least famous person as a coach on The Voice right now with the people that are fans of The Voice,” he admitted. “Kelly Clarkson’s been on it forever. Adam Levine’s been on it forever. Queen Latifah’s on it with me and she’s iconically famous. So the fact that I can tell I’m not as well known in that world only tells me how much I’ll gain from it because it’s putting me in front of so many different people.”

On top of filming for the show, Riley Green is currently out on his Cowboy As It Gets Tour with dates running through December.

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The nominees for the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (NaSHOF) Class of 2026 have been announced, with country superstars Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton among the nominees, along with global superstar Taylor Swift.

The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame revealed the list of 12 nominees early Wednesday morning. The nominees represent two of the organization’s five categories and are being recognized for their outstanding contributions as songwriters.

The Contemporary Songwriters Category nominees include Jim Beavers, Shawn Camp, Rodney Clawson, Dallas Davidson, Marv Green, Lee Thomas Miller, Neil Thrasher and Chris Tompkins.

The nominees in the Contemporary Songwriter/Artist Category are Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Taylor Swift and Phil Vassar. 

“Well-deserved congratulations to all the nominees in our contemporary categories,” NaSHOF Executive Director Mark Ford shared in a statement. “We look forward to announcing those who will be inducted this fall as members of our Class of 2026.” 

Each nominee has achieved significant songwriting success dating back at least 20 years, highlighting the lasting impact of their work throughout their careers.

From this year’s group of nominees, two songwriters and one songwriter/artist will be selected for induction by members of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, along with fellow professional songwriters and artists.

The 2026 inductees will be announced in the coming weeks and officially inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame later this year.

A Look at the 2026 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Nominees 

Songwriters

Jim Beavers: A Texas native, Beavers has penned hits including Luke Bryan’s “Drink A Beer,” Dierks Bentley’s “Sideways,” and Gary Allan’s “Watching Airplanes.”

Shawn Camp: The Arkansas native’s songwriting credits include Willie Nelson’s “A Beautiful Time,” Brooks & Dunn’s “How Long Gone,” and Garth Brooks’ “Two Piña Coladas.”

Rodney Clawson: A Texas native, Clawson is behind songs such as Jason Aldean’s “Amarillo Sky,” Luke Bryan’s “Drunk On You,” and George Strait’s “I Saw God Today.”

Dallas Davidson: The Georgia native has written several country hits, including Blake Shelton’s “Boys ’Round Here” featuring Pistol Annies & Friends, Lady A’s “Just A Kiss,” and Lee Brice’s “One Of Them Girls.”

Marv Green: A Southern California native, Green’s credits include Lonestar’s “Amazed,” Tim McGraw’s “I Called Mama,” and Carrie Underwood’s “Wasted.”

Lee Thomas Miller: The Kentucky native has written hits including Jamey Johnson’s “In Color,” Joe Nichols’ “The Impossible,” and Trace Adkins’ “You’re Gonna Miss This.”

Neil Thrasher: An Alabama native, Thrasher’s songwriting credits include Randy Houser’s “How Country Feels,” Kenny Chesney’s “There Goes My Life,” and Jason Aldean’s “Try That In A Small Town.”

Chris Tompkins: The Alabama native has written chart-toppers including Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats,” Luke Bryan’s “Drunk On You,” and Morgan Wallen’s “Lies Lies Lies.”

Songwriter/Artists

Miranda Lambert: A Texas native, Lambert has written many of her own hits, including “Automatic” and “Over You,” as well as Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas.”

Chris Stapleton: A Kentucky native, Stapleton’s songwriting credits include his own songs “Broken Halos” and “Starting Over,” along with Kenny Chesney’s “Never Wanted Nothing More.”

Taylor Swift: Born in Pennsylvania and raised in Nashville, Swift’s songwriting catalog includes her own hits “I Knew It, I Knew You” and “Love Story,” as well as Little Big Town’s “Better Man.”

Phil Vassar: A Virginia native, Vassar’s credits include his own songs “In A Real Love” and “Just Another Day In Paradise,” along with Jo Dee Messina’s “Bye, Bye.”

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