Sorry, ladies… it looks like the rumors are true.
Hearts across the country are officially cracking tonight after Riley Green showed up to the CMA Awards with a date — and no, it wasn’t his mom or one of his sisters. Instead, the Alabama heartthrob was seated next to influencer Bryana Ferringer, confirming what many fans had suspected for months.
@countrysidecakes Saw @Riley Green in the wild and @Red Rocks Amphitheatre 🤯 #rileygreen #redrocks #worstway #celebrity #countrymusic ♬ original sound – Annabel
And listen… I know this is devastating news for a large portion of the female population. But hey — looking is still allowed. No crime in that.
Riley has claimed publicly that he’s single, but Bryana has been spotted with him around Nashville for quite a while now. The fact that she was his chosen companion for one of the biggest nights in country music makes it pretty clear that they’re in something — even if they opted not to walk the red carpet together.
A quick search shows that Bryana, who previously dated country singer Tucker Wetmore, is a Nashville-based beauty, fashion, and lifestyle influencer. She and Riley have quietly appeared in each other’s orbit for months, which TikTok has most definitely not missed:
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So when the camera panned to Riley and Bryana during the CMAs, you could practically hear hearts shattering nationwide. Whether they’re officially dating or simply enjoying each other’s company, time will tell — but if they step out publicly again, fans will certainly be watching.
Meanwhile… Riley Green is winning big — literally.
He’s already taken home three CMA trophies tonight for “You Look Like You Love Me”, the mega-hit he shares with Ella Langley:
Music Video of the Year
Single of the Year
Song of the Year
“You Look Like You Love Me”
Riley also dropped a brand-new track: “Ol’ Stray Dog”
As part of Apple Music’s Lost & Found series, Riley released “Ol’ Stray Dog”, originally written by Erik Dylan and Jon Randall — two of Nashville’s most respected songwriters.
Dylan said it best:
“Riley’s the guy on this. He sounds like he wrote it. He sounds like he lived it.”
Randall echoed the sentiment:
“I’m thankful it landed in Riley’s world. It fits him like a glove.”
The song’s narrative — a road-weary musician chasing purpose and home — is classic Riley Green: simple, honest, and deeply country.
Key lyric:
“Just an ol’ stray dog
Back out on the road again,
Ain’t got a prayer, ain’t got a friend…”
It’s acoustic. It’s raw. It’s pure Riley.
Preview the track:
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The original demo by Erik Dylan, from his underrated 2023 album Stray Dogs & Homegrown Calamities, is also worth a listen. Dylan is one of the most slept-on writers in country music, and if you haven’t dug into his catalog yet, now is the time.
Start with “Fishing Alone.”
Riley Green isn’t slowing down.
With a huge night at the CMAs behind him and a massive 2026 Cowboy As It Gets tour ahead, Riley’s star is only getting brighter.
Whether or not Bryana Ferringer becomes part of that story… well, fans will just have to wait and see.