On Sunday, May 9, country singer Riley Green announced on Instagram that he is set to take the big red chair as a judge on “The Voice” for its milestone 30th season. Green will be joined by veteran coaches Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine, the latter securing his fourth win on season 29 in April, with contestant Alexia Jayy.
Green is currently on his “Cowboy As It Gets Tour,” but his stop in Alpharetta, Georgia, may be his most memorable when he brought up a young fan to sing beside him. The clip, shared by the singer, quickly went viral.
Young Riley Green Fan Captures Fans’ Hearts With on-Stage Performance of ‘Jesus Saves’
Riley Green had a very special fan on stage to sing alongside him during his stop in Georgia as part of his “Country As It Gets Tour.”
In a TikTok shared by Green, a young boy dressed in a cowboy hat and boots is seen holding a microphone while standing beside the artist, who encourages him by saying, “Tell everybody what you want to sing.” The young fan responds with “Jesus Saves,” prompting the crowd to erupt over the heartfelt song choice.
Green begins to play the tune on his guitar and starts singing the first line, but quickly hands it over to the fan. Green lets him take the lead, allowing him to sing each line, impressing him with his confidence. Green later joins in, and the two have a heartwarming moment singing the song together.
“I’m gonna be opening for this guy some day. Logan stole the show again,” Green’s caption read.
According to American Songwriter, Green already shares a sweet bond with Logan. The singer met 7-year-old Logan at a meet and greet last year and invited him on stage to sing “I Wish Grandpas Never Die.”
Green & Queen Latifah Announced as New Judges for ‘The Voice’ Season 30
Green’s adorable viral video comes just days after he was officially announced as a new coach for “The Voice” season 30. “I guess y’all can start calling me coach… see ya this fall,” he shared on his announcement on Instagram.
Green included a video listening to a voicemail from veteran judge Kelly Clarkson, who tells him, “I’m super stoked to work alongside you. Welcome to ‘The Voice.’ I was stoked when I heard you were going to be a coach because I’m actually a super-fan of your music, man. You’re so good.”
She continued, “Needless to say, it is a competition so I, as a future friend, sent you something…I think you’re gonna need the practice, because Team Kelly’s gonna whoop that [expletive].”
The video then shows Green walking out of his trailer and walking toward the stadium where he is set to perform, only to find the show’s iconic big red chair placed in the middle of the stage. As he sits down and spins it around, he shares, “I can get used to this.”
According to Today, Queen Latifah will also be joining Green as a new judge. Her debut for the milestone season was announced on May 12.
Fans quickly took to the comment section on “The Voice” Instagram page to share their excitement. “Welcome Queen!!! Nice addition. 💜🎶💜,” a fan shared. “Oh this is amazing! Now I wanna audition!” Another wrote.
“You’re telling me that you guys got Oscar Nominee, Emmy Winner, Grammy Winner, Golden Globe Winner, Actor Award Winner. Singer and Actress: Queen Latifah to be a coach for The Voice, Season 30 with Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson and new coach Riley Green…….This is gonna be the greatest season ever! ❤️🙌” A fan said.
