Riley Green is making his biggest television move yet. The country hitmaker was officially announced Saturday as a coach on season 30 of NBC’s “The Voice,” joining previously confirmed coaches Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine for the milestone season premiering this fall.
CBSThe news capped off a day of social media teasing that had fans guessing for hours.
Cryptic Clues and a Cowboy Hat: How ‘The Voice’ Revealed Its Newest Coach
The reveal did not come without a little buildup.
The day before the announcement, “The Voice” posted a pair of cryptic clues on social media, sending fans into a frenzy of speculation.
The first showed the show’s iconic red chair placed in a countryside setting, complete with a barn, a golden sunset, a brown cowboy hat resting on the armrest, and what appeared to be a glass of sweet tea nearby.
“Something’s brewin’… and it sounds pretty country…,” the caption read.
About an hour later, a second image dropped. This time, the red chair was wrapped in camouflage and set in a marshy outdoor scene with a duck flying overhead.
Fans flooded the comments with their best guesses, and many of them landed on Green before the reveal was even made official.
Fans wasted no time making their feelings known after the official announcement.
When NBC reacted with a simple “Let’s go! 🙌”, the comments section took off from there.
Even “The Voice” host Carson Daly could not contain his excitement. He welcomed Green to the fold in the most Carson way possible. “Welcome to the fam!! Can’t wait to hang! You drink, right? Pls God say yes….😮” Daly wrote.
“Wow, killing it 🔥🔥🔥,” one fan wrote. “So excited!!!!” another excited fan added.
“OH,h I’m so hype,” a third chimed in. “OMG yayyyyy I can’t wait” wrote another excited viewer.
Others were equally enthusiastic. “Ok, Coach Green, come on!!” one fan declared.
From Blake Shelton to Riley Green: Country’s Long History on ‘The Voice’
NBCCountry music has always had a home on “The Voice.” And Green is the latest to carry that tradition forward. Blake Shelton set the standard, spending 23 seasons as one of the show’s original coaches and becoming one of the most beloved figures in its history.
NBCReba McEntire came next, earning her place as a fan favorite after first serving as a Battle Advisor and Mega Mentor before sliding into the coaching chair full-time.
NBCDan + Shay made history as the first duo ever to share the red chair.
NBCKelsea Ballerini earned her spot after years of supporting Team Kelly as an advisor and stepping in as a guest coach when called upon.
NBCNow it is Green’s turn. He brings with him a passionate fan base, a string of country hits, and a natural ease in front of a crowd that should make him right at home in the red chair.
A Busy Season for Riley Green: Acting Debut, ACM Noms and a Major Tour
CBSThe “Voice” coaching seat is just one of many places Green will be showing up this year. The Alabama native recently made his acting debut on CBS’s “Marshals,” taking on the role of Garrett, a former Navy SEAL carrying a difficult past.
CBSHe is currently touring on his Cowboy As It Gets Tour while also preparing for a big night at the 61st Annual ACM Awards on Sunday, May 17.
Green earned four nominations at this year’s ceremony, including Male Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for “Don’t Mind If I Do (Deluxe),” Music Event of the Year for “Don’t Mind If I Do” featuring Ella Langley, and Artist-Songwriter of the Year. He will also take the stage as a performer.
The show streams live on Prime Video from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 8 p.m. ET.
“The Voice” season 30 is set to premiere this fall on NBC. An official date is still to come.
