Riley Green's Tribute to Toby Keith: 'Think As You Drunk' and His Inspirational Journey

Riley Green's Tribute to Toby Keith: 'Think As You Drunk' and His Inspirational Journey

Riley Green recently shared details about the positive response from Toby Keith's family to his tribute song, "Think As You Drunk." The track was written as a homage to the late country music legend, who was a significant influence on Green's career. Green, along with his co-writers, Jessi Alexander, Erik Dylan, and Wyatt McCubbin, crafted the song with Keith in mind and sent it to his manager. Keith's family embraced the idea of including a reference to one of his hit songs, "As Good As I Once Was," in the track.

Green has always admired Toby Keith and considers him a major inspiration in his songwriting journey. The Alabama native appreciates Keith's ability to write his own songs, which has motivated Green to focus on solo writing for his own records. In addition to being a tribute to Keith, "Think As You Drunk" will also contribute a portion of its proceeds to the Toby Keith Foundation, a charity that supports children with cancer.

Looking ahead to 2026, Riley Green has a busy schedule lined up. He will be joining The Voice as a coach for its 30th season, releasing a new album, and continuing his Cowboy As It Gets Tour. With these exciting projects on the horizon, Green is poised to have a successful year ahead.