As 2025 approaches, The Voice crowned a new winner—but Riley Green had his own goal for the season finale: to close out the year with a moment that mattered.
Looking back on the past twelve months, Green’s rise has been impossible to miss. The Alabama native dominated headlines with his duet alongside Ella Langley, “You Look Like You Love Me.” The track reached No. 1 on the U.S. Country Airplay chart and earned the pair multiple honors at both the ACM and CMA Awards. Still, when Green stepped onto the stage for the Season 28 finale of The Voice, accolades took a backseat to meaning.
Standing beneath the lights, Green delivered a stripped-down, emotional performance of “Jesus Saves,” a fan-favorite that showcased just how far belief—and persistence—can carry a dream.
Like the contestants competing for the title, Green was once simply a singer with ambition and hope. Raised around country music, he set out to carve his own path when he released his debut album, Different ’Round Here, in 2019. What began as a dream soon became a possibility—and then a reality—through years of steady work and quiet determination.
The Season 28 finale offered no shortage of star power. Viewers were treated to performances from Zac Brown, XG, Noah Cyrus, Journey, and former winner Sofronio Vasquez. The coaches—Reba McEntire, Snoop Dogg, Niall Horan, and Michael Bublé—also took the stage, making the night feel like a true celebration of music across genres.
Riley Green Sets His Sights on 2026
Beyond The Voice, Green has plenty to celebrate. Just last month, he and Langley claimed Single of the Year, Song of the Year, and Music Video of the Year at the CMA Awards for “You Look Like You Love Me.” The song’s popularity even sparked rumors of a real-life romance between the two—a narrative Green has brushed off with humor while enjoying single life.
With his career continuing to expand, fans remain eager to see what’s next, both professionally and personally.
Already looking ahead to 2026, Green gave fans an early holiday surprise by announcing his Cowboy As It Gets Tour. Launching in April, the tour will feature Justin Moore, Drake White, Zach John King, Hannah McFarland, Adam Hood, and MacKenzie Carpenter.
With awards in hand, tours on the horizon, and new music continuing to resonate, Riley Green’s appearance on The Voice served as a powerful reminder: the dream he once chased hasn’t faded—it’s still driving him forward.