Riley Green's New Album 'That's Just Me' Gets Track-by-Track Ranking
Riley Green's fourth studio album, 'That's Just Me,' arrived Friday and focuses on heartbreak, longing, and small-town nostalgia. The album features collaborations with Hannah McFarland, Jake Worthington, Brooks & Dunn, and Randy Owen, with Green writing on most tracks. Billboard ranked all 19 songs from good to best, highlighting the album's balance of emotional ballads and comedic moments.
Green's career extends well beyond recording, with his role as a coach on The Voice and an acting appearance on the Yellowstone spinoff Marshals. He has also built business ventures including Duck Club Bourbon and Riley Green's Duck Blind in Nashville, while recently being announced as a 2027 Stagecoach headliner alongside Zach Top and Garth Brooks. His previous album, Don't Mind If I Do, produced two Country Airplay chart-toppers and reached the Top 10 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart.
The new project marks his fourth studio release and was produced by Dann Huff. Green contributed as a writer on most tracks, including five solo compositions, with guest appearances from Hannah McFarland, Jake Worthington, Brooks & Dunn, and Alabama's Randy Owen. The album's lead single, "Think as You Drunk," currently sits at No. 13 on the Country Airplay chart and serves as a tribute to the late Toby Keith.
This album's release may reinforce Riley Green's position as a bridge between traditional country storytelling and modern commercial appeal, potentially influencing how younger artists approach songwriting. His multimedia presence—television, business ventures, and festival headlining—could expand country music's cultural footprint beyond audio streaming, affecting how fans engage with artists across platforms. The album's balance of emotional ballads and humor may also resonate with listeners seeking relatable, grounded content in an increasingly fragmented entertainment landscape.