Riley Green

Sure, you know Carrie and Scotty were on American Idol. But can you name the hitmakers who were on Nashville Star?

He feels he was misunderstood.

Green's hit single could have sounded quite different.

It's a rite of passage in country music.

He learned an important lesson.

He's speaking out about his friend.

He pulled the song over the lyrical homage to the Confederate general.

He works hard, but he plays pretty hard, too.

The story of Riley Green's life can be told through his pictures on Instagram.

He chose an early decade Josh Thompson song as his cover, and we see why.

Watch as Green nearly disappears into his emotions during an emotional performance.

Warning: This video is graphic!