# Riley Green's Busy Schedule Taking Toll

> Riley Green admits his hectic schedule is hurting what matters most to him.
- Title: Riley Green's Busy Schedule Taking Toll · American Songwriter
- Summary: Riley Green admits his hectic schedule is hurting what matters most to him. Riley Green says his busy schedule is taking a toll on his songwriting despite…
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- Source: American Songwriter — https://americansongwriter.com/riley-green-says-his-busy-schedule-is-taking-a-toll-on-what-matters-most-to-him
- Author: Chris Piner
- Published: 2026-10-16T15:21:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: riley green, the voice, cowboy as it gets tour, that's just me album, music, culture
## Riley Green's Career Growth
Riley Green's last 12 months brought career-defining opportunities including his Cowboy As It Gets Tour and new album That’s Just Me.
## Overwhelming Schedule
Green works every day flying to l.a. filming sunday through wednesday and playing shows weekend to maintain his busy schedule.

> the problem now is i am doing too much and i know it and it's hard to even really explain to people
## Songwriting Pause
Green paused songwriting to find balance but still writes lyrics during busy times using voice memos on his phone.

> everybody in music probably struggles with this the music suffers a little bit when you get spread too thin
## Balancing Act
Green's busy schedule provides writing material but he needs more time to create his music.

> i end up starting a lot of stuff and so when i'm busy i'm still in that head space and i'll write it down on my phone or do a little voice memo
## Key takeaway

Riley Green says his busy schedule is taking a toll on his songwriting despite his success.