Riley Green: From Jax State to ACM Nominations

0:00On May 1st, Riley Green is now Dr. Green, y'all. The 37-year-old country singer snagged an honorary doctor of letters from Jacksonville State University at their spring commencement on. April 30th, they honored his char-topping music, his deep ties to the school in hometown, and his role as a top ambassador. As a former quarterback for Jack State, Green stepped up as the keynote speaker at the 1 p.m. ceremony. Board trustees, including chairman Randy Jones and country music, Hall of Famer Randy Owen, hooded him during the event. Fans and grads see themselves in his journey, from college football to chasing music full time. The university president called him the perfect Jack State example, spotlighting how he keeps showing up for the community after building his career. Green's hustle shows in 4-1 Billboard Country Airplay hits, like his collab with Ella Langley on you look like you love me. He's already stacked CMA and ACM awards too. Heading into the ACM awards on May 17th, he's performing nominated for male artist of

1:02the year, album of the year, artist songwriter of the year, plus music event of the year. Green's path proves grabbing the heavy end and owning your grind leads straight to the top. That wraps music news today. Brought to you with AI, I'm Corey with The Story.