# Riley Green's Brad Paisley Gesture

> Riley Green recalls Brad Paisley's unexpected song request during a tour that changed his career.
- Title: Riley Green's Brad Paisley Gesture · American Songwriter
- Summary: Riley Green recalls Brad Paisley's unexpected song request during a tour that changed his career. Riley Green performed a song for Brad Paisley at a concert…
- Keywords: riley green, brad paisley, country music, tour, song performance, music, culture, Riley, Green's, Brad, Paisley, Gesture
- Source: American Songwriter — https://americansongwriter.com/riley-green-recalls-the-unforgettable-gesture-from-brad-paisley-that-he-still-carries-with-him-today
- Author: Chris Piner
- Published: 2026-10-12T19:29:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: riley green, brad paisley, country music, tour, song performance, music, culture
## Riley Green's rise
Riley Green became a top country artist with hit songs and a Voice coaching role.
## Openers on tour
Green always supported openers like Jake Worthington and Hannah McFarland during tours.
## Brad Paisley's gesture
Paisley liked Green's song 'I Wish Grandpa’s Never Died' and asked him to perform it.
## The performance
Green played 25 minutes with five songs for Paisley, a moment he still cherishes.
## Key takeaway

Riley Green performed a song for Brad Paisley at a concert after Paisley liked it, a moment he still cherishes.