Riley Green Announces 2026 Cowboy As It Gets Tour
Riley Green has never claimed to be a cowboy — and that honesty may be what makes his music resonate the most.
This morning, the Alabama native announced his 2026 Cowboy As It Gets Tour, a headlining run that kicks off April 16 in Southaven, Mississippi, and will stretch through August 22 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Produced by Live Nation, the trek will bring Green to both arenas and outdoor amphitheaters across the U.S., with support from Justin Moore and special guests including Drake White, Mackenzie Carpenter, Zach John King, Hannah McFarland, and Adam Hood on select dates.
A Tour Named After a Song That Hits Close to Home
The tour’s title comes from “Cowboy As It Gets,” Green’s duet with Randy Houser on his recently released Don’t Mind If I Do (Deluxe) album. Co-written with Tucker Beathard and Randy Montana, the song is a tribute to Green’s father and the kind of grit he grew up admiring:
“And he ain’t from Texas
And he don’t rope and ride
But he’s wide-open reckless
Never runs from a fight…”
The track isn’t about ranching or rodeo, but about toughness, resilience, and working with your hands — qualities that, to Green, embody the cowboy spirit just as much as spurs and saddles.
In an interview with Billboard, Green explained:
“We didn’t have a lot of real cowboying going on where I was at. It was just people that I thought were tough or worked with their hands. Those qualities were what made someone a cowboy to me when I was a kid. That’s before I wrote the song about my dad, so that’s a pretty good sentiment for a tour name.”
Why It Matters
The song — and the tour name — feel like a refreshing departure from the overly polished “cowboy” image often marketed in country music. Green isn’t pretending to be something he’s not. Instead, he’s doubling down on what has made him a fan favorite: honesty, tradition, and songs that reflect his own roots.
As the lyrics remind us, you don’t have to be from Texas or rope cattle to be “cowboy at heart.” Sometimes it’s about showing up, putting in the work, and never backing down. That message, paired with Green’s reputation as one of the genre’s most relentless road warriors, makes this tour one of 2026’s most anticipated.
Cowboy As It Gets Tour Dates
April 16, 2026 – Southaven, MS – Landers Center #~$
April 17, 2026 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center #~$ On Sale 10/3
April 18, 2026 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena #~$
May 7, 2026 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion #~•
May 8, 2026 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre #~•
June 18, 2026 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center #~•
June 19, 2026 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center #~•
June 20, 2026 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater #~•
June 25, 2026 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center #$*
June 26, 2026 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake #$*
July 16, 2026 – Green Bay, WI – Resch Center #~•
July 23, 2026 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre #~•
August 6, 2026 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater #/•
August 7, 2026 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center #/•
August 8, 2026 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live #/•
August 13, 2026 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion #/•
August 14, 2026 – Hartford, CT – The XFINITY Theatre #/•
August 15, 2026 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheatre #/•
August 21, 2026 – Sioux Falls, SD – Denny Sanford #$*^
August 22, 2026 – Grand Forks, ND – Ralph Engelstad Arena #$*^
(Symbols denote which openers are appearing on select dates. Full details at rileygreenmusic.com/tour)
Tickets & VIP
Fan presale: September 16 at 12 p.m. local time
General on-sale: September 19 at 10 a.m. local time
VIP Packages: include premium seats, meet & greets, and exclusive access via VIPNation.com