Riley Green released a very unexpected surprise for fans, and it includes NFL legend Peyton Manning.
Green is one of the most successful singers in the country music world, and there’s a serious argument that could be made that he’s currently in the top three.
What’s not up for debate is that the man is incredibly popular. His music covers the entire spectrum of the country genre.
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Now, he’s done something a bit unusual, and it has fans buzzing.
Riley Green performs during CMA Fest 2025 at the main stage at Nissan Stadium on June 05, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. ((Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic via Getty Images))
Riley Green releases song with Peyton Manning.
Green released his new song „Alabama Vs. Tennessee“ on Monday, and it includes the former Broncos and Colts QB singing some lines.
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Manning famously played QB for the Tennessee Volunteers before becoming an NFL standout. Green is an Alabama-native and played college football at Jacksonville State.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 24: Riley Green performs during CBS’s „Marshals“ premiere at the Autry Museum of the American West on February 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for CBS) (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for CBS)
The track is some fun ahead of the upcoming game between the Volunteers and Crimson Tide on Saturday.
Give it a listen below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
It’s not every day you see a retired NFL legend with two Super Bowl rings link up with a country music icon to make some music, but there’s no doubt it worked.
People in the comments on YouTube also had plenty of reactions to share. One person wrote, „This man is defying the laws of collaboration and I’m here for it.“
Another added, „As a Buckeye, I just love this so much. There’s nothing better than college football.“
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A third commented, „The guy can’t make a bad song.“
Riley Green performs onstage during the 2024 BMI Country Awards at BMI on November 19, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. ((Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images for BMI))
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Well done by both men. Unique, fun and unexpected. Send me your thoughts and your predictions for the game at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
