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Riley Green values a good glass of bourbon, not just for the taste or its warmth, but for the way it fosters a sense of community. Although he’s likely shared a drink with countless people over the years in various settings, he reveals if he could pour one out with any country legend, it’d would be Merle Haggard.
While speaking with Men’s Journal, he reflected on his latest venture as the face of the new whiskey brand, Duck Club Bourbon and revealed why, if he could go back in time, he would jump at the opportunity to sit down with the late country music icon. The two of them never got to meet, but Green imagines that if they did it, it would feel nostalgic and almost like they’ve known each other for forever.
Green described his deep connection to Haggard’s music, noting how some of his earliest memories involve both Haggard and his beloved grandfather, Buford, who passed away in 2010. He explained that much like a glass of bourbon, those memories have a way of capturing a moment and bringing people together, even the ones who are no longer around.
“Well, you know, this is a completely true story. First song I ever sang was ‘Mama Tried.’ My granddaddy Buford loved Merle Haggard. And, you know, my granddaddy Lennon was a hunter, the outdoorsman, never missed a ball game with any of his grandkids. And my granddaddy Buford was more artsy, wrote poems, really a witty guy, really good with words. And he had an old Epiphone guitar and we’d sit around and kind of play,” Green recalled.
The Alabama native went on to say when Haggard’s death was announced, it hit him so hard that it felt almost as if his own grandaddy had passed away for the second time.
“That was the only celebrity, somebody I’ve never met that I really had some type of emotional connection to, and that’s got to be through the stories and songs,” he continued. “Everything that he sang made me feel something and certainly takes me back to a place in my life. It’s got a nostalgia to it. A really cool thing is that bourbon can certainly have that too, you know?”
The brand that Riley Green has partnered with created this Borbon in honor of the “Don’t Mind If I Do” singer’s passion for the great outdoors. Duck Club Bourbon is available at 92 proof with a suggested retail price of $30, and a 110-proof version, Duck Club Bourbon High Brass, priced at $40.
This appears to be a natural fit for Green, who enjoys a good glass of bourbon, whether he’s preparing to hit the stage, sitting in a duck blind, or hanging out around a campfire. He also opens up about the unique connection he sees between country music and bourbon and how the two have impacted his life.
When he thinks about what country music means to him, Green says he pictures sitting on a porch at sunset with his dad, grandpa, and friends, swapping stories and sharing laughs, likely with a drink nearby.
“Country music to me is storytelling. I mean, melodically, it goes in a lot of different directions and there’s some more poppy stuff and more traditional, but the storytelling is at the root of country music to me. What makes a song country is to have a story. And I think the best stories are told over a glass of bourbon on a porch somewhere.
To ensure he keeps that feeling alive during his shows, the country star says he will have to add Duck Club to the list of dressing room requests on his rider.
“My rider has always been pretty simple,” he noted. “It’s like a case of water and some protein drinks and some granola bars, but now I’m going to have to have Duck Club on there. We’ll have a nice setup and we have a little bar in the backstage called the Duck Blind and we’ll make sure it’s stocked up with it. So I definitely won’t be going anywhere for a show without it there with me.”
Riley Green is gearing up to hit the road very soon, with upcoming dates on his Cowboy As it Gets Tour. The trek launches March 16 with stops across Australia and then returns to the U.S. in April for more dates across the country through August.
Fans can also find him appearing as a guest star in Season 1 of the new Yellowstone spinoff series, MARSHALS, premiering Sunday, March 1 (8:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.
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Darius Rucker is gearing up for a busy summer on the road with his newly announced Songs of Summer Tour. The country act will make his way to 20 cities across the country, performing in various amphitheaters and iconic venues with his unmistakable voice and hit-filled setlist in tow.
According to Rucker, nothing captures the spirit of summer quite like a night of live music outdoors. This tour is his way of capturing everything that makes those concerts feel special, like the energy of the crowd heating up as the sun goes down and massive singalongs under the stars.
“For me, it’s not summer if we’re not playing music outdoors,” he shared. “When I think of the concerts I love attending, it’s the people, the hits and the hot summer air… there’s nothing that compares, so Songs of Summer in a lot of ways is my nod to being in that moment together.”
Promoted by Live Nation, the 2026 tour will launch on June 4 with a show in Toledo, Ohio and continue with stops throughout the U.S. before wrapping up on August 1 in Indianapolis, Ind.
The South Carolina native won’t be hitting the road alone, as he has a stacked lineup of special guests joining him. Lauren Alaina, George Birge, Evan Honer, Old Crow Medicine Show, Robert Randolph and Austin Williams have all been tapped to serve as supporting acts on select dates.
Tickets for the Songs of Summer Tour go on sale starting this Friday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. local time, with select cities on sale in March. For more information regarding tickets, visit DariusRucker.com.
Those hoping to score tickets will also have the option to purchase one of the different VIP packages and experiences being offered. Packages vary but include premium tickets, exclusive pre-show meet & greet and photo op with Darius Rucker, guided backstage tour, autographed tour poster and more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com.
In addition to his upcoming tour, the Three-time GRAMMY Award winner has also revealed plans for a special, one-night-only Big Band Gala at Charleston’s Gaillard Center on April 7. Presented by Explore Charleston, the show will give fans a unique chance to see him in a more intimate, elevated setting, accompanied by Robert Lewis and the Charleston Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Peter Graves.
A portion of the ticket sales will go toward supporting music education through the CMA Foundation in Charleston County Schools, as well as the Carolyn G. Rucker Nursing Scholarship at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital.
Between his Songs of Summer Tour and the special one-night Gala, Darius Rucker is ready to make 2026 a year fans won’t forget while supporting causes close to his heart.
Songs of Summer Tour Dates:
June 4 | Toledo, Ohio | Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre | George Birge, Austin Williams +
June 5 | Grantville, Pa. | Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course | George Birge, Austin Williams *’
June 6 | Canandaigua, N.Y. | Constellation Brands – Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center | George Birge, Austin Williams *’
June 11 | Bethel, N.Y. | Bethel Woods Center for the Arts | George Birge, Austin Williams *
June 12 | Atlantic City, N.J. | Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena | Austin Williams *
June 13 | Gilford, N.H. | BankNH Pavilion | George Birge, Austin Williams *
June 18 | Greensboro, N.C. | White Oak Amphitheatre at Greensboro Coliseum Complex | George Birge, Austin Williams *
June 19 | Wilmington, N.C. | Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park | George Birge, Austin Williams *
June 25 | Grand Rapids, Mich. | Acrisure Amphitheater | Lauren Alaina, Austin Williams +
June 26 | Cincinnati, Ohio | Riverbend Music Center | Lauren Alaina, Austin Williams #
June 27 | Clarkston, Mich. | Pine Knob Music Theatre | Lauren Alaina, Austin Williams +
July 16 | Washington, D.C. | The Theater at MGM National Harbor | Austin Williams *
July 17 | Bridgeport, Conn. | Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater | Robert Randolph, Austin Williams *
July 18 | Boston, Mass. | Leader Bank Pavilion | Robert Randolph, Austin Williams *
July 23 | Phoenix, Ariz. | Arizona Financial Theatre | Old Crow Medicine Show, Austin Williams +
July 24 | Albuquerque, N.M. | First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater | Old Crow Medicine Show, Austin Williams *
July 25 | Morrison, Colo. | Red Rocks Amphitheatre | Old Crow Medicine Show, Austin Williams *
July 30 | Rogers, Ark. | Walmart AMP | Evan Honer, Austin Williams *
July 31 | Kansas City, Mo. | Starlight Theatre | Evan Honer, Austin Williams ^
August 1 | Indianapolis, Ind. | Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park | Evan Honer, Austin Williams *
* on sale Feb. 27
+ on sale March 6
# on sale March 13
^ on sale March 20
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