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Updated · Fox News · Sep 10
Riley Green Details Fan-First Setlists Ahead of Sept. 18 Album Release
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Sep 10

Riley Green Details Fan-First Setlists Ahead of Sept. 18 Album Release

2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 10

Summary

  • Riley Green said he builds concert setlists around what ticket-buying fans most want to hear, not the songs he personally most wants to play.
  • In a Spotify interview with Pat McAfee, Green said he views his career from a fan’s perspective, asking what someone who saved up for a ticket would expect from the show.
  • Green said the same mindset shapes his recording choices, as he thinks about what listeners want him to sing about when writing and cutting songs.
  • Sept. 18 is the next key date for Green: his latest album, "That’s Just Me," is due for release as his country profile continues to rise.

Insights

Will Riley Green's fan-obsessed strategy actually limit his artistic growth on his massive new 19-track album?
Can an artist truly maintain their authentic voice when every studio decision is dictated by ticket-buying fans?