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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Erik Dylan, Hit Songwriter at 50 Egg Music. Listen to Erik's story of growing up in Kansas, making the move to Nashville, writing "There Was This Girl" for Riley Green, and MORE! Follow Erik: @TheFlatlandBoy Follow Justin: @JustinMcCormickMusic Follow Starting Small Music @StartingSmallMusic
Riley Green is a country music singer-songwriter and saw his first success with his hit single "There Was This Girl" back in 2018. Riley was raised on the sounds of old traditional Country, Bluegrass, and Southern Gospel music. Riley is an avid outdoorsman and when he's not on tour or in the studio making music he spends time out in the duck blind with friends and family.
Riley Green spent 2007 through 2009 wearing a JSU football uniform, but the former Gamecock is now an up-and-coming country star who had his first No. 1 with the single "There Was This Girl" last summer. With tours canceled due to COVID-19 beginning in March, the former JSU quarterback has spent his time at home in Jacksonville working on new material. In this week's episode, Riley shares how growing up in Jacksonville helped make him a successful song writer, why Jacksonville State is a special place to him and what's next for his young career when things return to normal.
Riley Green spent 2007 through 2009 wearing a JSU football uniform, but the former Gamecock is now an up-and-coming country star who had his first No. 1 with the single "There Was This Girl" last summer. With tours canceled due to COVID-19 beginning in March, the former JSU quarterback has spent his time at home in Jacksonville working on new material. In this week's episode, Riley shares how growing up in Jacksonville helped make him a successful song writer, why Jacksonville State is a special place to him and what's next for his young career when things return to normal.
Erik Dylan’s story-telling quality has attracted artists like Kip Moore, Riley Green, Luke Combs, Justin Moore, Brantley Gilbert, Josh Phillips, Eli Young Band and many more to his songs. The fifth generation Kansan has shared writer rooms and stages with some of the biggest heroes - from Guy Clark to Lynyrd Skynyrd. He most recently released his sophomore album, Baseball On The Moon, with songs featuring Luke Combs and Steve Earle. He recently earned his first No. 1 single with Riley Green’s “There Was This Girl”.
Riley Green had only been on a plane once in his life before signing his record deal. Since the ink dried on his contract, he has been on a flight at least once a week, and he admits that he would prefer taking the bus. Listen to this Cody Alan podcast to hear what else Riley reveals and get to know this "There Was This Girl" singer. Who would have known that being cast as a contestant on CMT's Redneck Island could lead to being Nashville's next rising country star! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
"There Was This Girl" is the number one song in Country this week and Riley Green talked to Woody, Zuko & Kayla about the success of the song surprising him.
Riley Green calls Jackson and Ayla to talk about the story behind his hit song "There Was This Girl" and even sang it for us See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Riley Green calls the show and plays "There Was This Girl" for us, and Random celebrity facts
Riley Green has a hit song on KNIX called "There Was This Girl." Brooke tries to find out if there currently IS a girl in Riley's life. Catch Riley at the KNIX Great American Barbecue Saturday March 30th in Chandler. Recorded Wednesday March 27, 2019