“That’d Be a Pretty Special Thing”: Riley Green Reveals the One Achievement Still on His Country Music Bucket List

Riley Green said that becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry is the main achievement still on his country music bucket list. He described the invitation as especially meaningful because it would matter to his family, who supported him as his career grew.

Green has opened for Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Luke Combs, headlined tours and won Single, Song and Music Video of the Year at the 2025 CMA Awards. His duet with Ella Langley, “You Look Like You Love Me”, was a major success. Green said his grandfather Buford died as his career was taking off, while his grandmother Lola Jean has attended some of his shows.