Country Star Releases Hit Song, Written in 20 Minutes, Amid 2026 Tour

Country music star Riley Green has released a new single, “Think As You Drunk,” while also announcing that his fourth studio album, That’s Just Me, will arrive on Sept. 18.

The upbeat track, which Green said was written in just 20 minutes, arrives as the singer continues his busy “Cowboy As It Gets Tour” across the United States.

The new song is one of the first glimpses into Green’s upcoming album and stands out as both a fun drinking anthem and a tribute to late country legend Toby Keith. Green revealed that he and longtime collaborators Erik Dylan, Wyatt McCubbin and Jessi Alexander completed the song in only 20 minutes.

Speaking with Billboard, Green explained that Toby Keith played a major role in shaping his songwriting style and inspired the new release.

“The best compliment I can give a song is ‘Man, this feels like a Toby Keith song.’ Especially as a songwriter, I don’t know if there was a bigger influence on me.”

The track includes a sample from Keith’s 2005 hit “As Good As I Once Was.” According to Green, his team shared the song with Keith’s family and manager before release.

“They completely thought it was a tip of the cap to Toby, so they wanted to have his vocal on it. So it’s really a full-circle moment for me to have Toby’s vocal on that song.”

A portion of the proceeds from “Think As You Drunk” will be donated to the Toby Keith Foundation.

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“Think As You Drunk” combines humor, storytelling and traditional country sounds. The song follows Green’s recent ballad “My Way” but takes a lighter approach, telling the story of someone insisting he is not as drunk as others think.

The title itself plays on a common phrase and serves as the central joke throughout the song. Filled with fiddle-driven production and playful lyrics, the single reflects the style that made Toby Keith a country music favorite.

Green has often spoken about Keith’s influence on his career. Although he never had the chance to meet the country icon, he admired Keith’s dedication to supporting military service members around the world.

Green was scheduled to perform at military bases in Hawaii and Japan earlier this year, but those appearances were postponed because of international tensions. He said he hopes to complete those performances when conditions are safe

Alongside the new single, Green announced that That’s Just Me will be released on Sept. 18 through Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment.

According to Green, the album was created during one of the busiest and most important periods of his life. While headlining the biggest tour of his career, he was also writing and recording songs that reflected different personal experiences.

The project follows Green’s 2024 album Don’t Mind If I Do and is expected to showcase multiple sides of his artistry, from emotional storytelling and heartbreak songs to upbeat tracks designed for summer playlists.

n to touring, the Alabama native recently made his acting debut as Garrett in CBS’ Marshals. He is also set to join Season 30 of The Voice as a coach later this year.

Green will additionally co-host CMA Fest Presented by SoFi on June 24 and recently launched his spirits brand, Duck Club Bourbon.

Despite his growing success, Green told Billboard that life on the road continues to keep him grounded. The singer has spent much of 2026 performing for sold-out crowds across the country as part of his “Cowboy As It Gets Tour.”

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