Country music superstar Riley Green had a spectacular year career-wise by anyone's metrics. He had a guest-starring stint on the Yellowstone spinoff Marshals and hit it out of the park. He is also a coach on The Voice. Green additionally dropped a new LP recently, That's Just Me. Everything has seemed to go his way big-time. Given how impressive his achievements have been and his burgeoning popularity, you might assume that Green would want some pricey items under his Christmas tree next month. However, he is keeping his holiday wishes very humble. Riley Green dished candidly about them on Today.
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Green Has Had a Successful But Hectic 2026
He shared on the show, "It's been a wild ride the last few years. I've grown so much and I'm super blessed to be able to do what I'm doing. But a lot of things have popped up that I didn't think I was going to be doing on top of touring, like 'The Voice' and flying to LA every week filming. That's a really new gig and a new experience for me, but something that's been really fun to do."
He Just Wants a Break To Relax and Recharge
After so much traveling, performing, and doing other professional things, Riley Green wants some quiet moments to himself. What is at the very top of his Xmas list? "Some time off. If I get to go home and spend some time with the family and have some nice, cool weather days to get out in the woods, I think I'll be really happy."
He added, "I think the busier you are, the more you need that, and the more successful you are, the more you need that. I think everybody needs to be reminded that you're still a regular dude. And going back to Alabama, I'm certainly reminded of that. My buddies don't let me forget."
Furthermore, Green's beloved grandfather came to mind. "I grew up in Alabama. My granddaddy was a really laid back guy, loved to go fishing and golfing. And when I'm home, that's kind of my break from boots."
