Riley Green Breaks Down New Album ‘That’s Just Me,’ ‘The Voice,’ Acting & What’s Next | Takes Us Out

Riley Green Takes Us Out to talk his new album ‘That’s Just Me’ — and he does it over steak.
From songwriting and track list choices to The Voice, duets, and acting, Riley opens up about what’s next.

Riley shares his go-to steakhouse order (ribeye, medium/medium rare), how he cooks steak at home (salt, pepper, butter + a Traeger finish), and why he wanted more “tempo and fun” on the record. He also explains the story behind “Think As You Drunk,” a tribute to Toby Keith made with the blessing of Keith’s family, and names Brooks & Dunn as his dream collab — plus a rapid-fire “Discourse” round you’ll want to hear.

Riley Green 

I don’t like hearing my voice. I feel like some people are like that. They’re like, you-

Delisa Shannon 

Yeah

Riley Green  

. . . you know, like, I don’t like hearing myself talk.

Delisa Shannon 

Yes.

Riley Green 

Like, I probably won’t watch this interview. [laughs]

Delisa Shannon 

Yeah. I won’t either.

Riley Green 

Yeah.

Delisa Shannon 

So whatever happens here is great.

Riley Green 

But, but we’re enjoying it now.

Delisa Shannon 

Exactly. We’re- Well, hello.

Riley Green 

Hey. How are you?

Delisa Shannon 

How you doing?

Riley Green 

Good. Good to see you.

Delisa Shannon 

Good to see you. You ready for some steak?

Riley Green 

I’m ready.Let’s go.

Delisa Shannon 

Let’s go. What’s your go-to, like, steakhouse order?

Riley Green 

Ribeye. I was a filet guy for a long time, now I’m a ribeye. Medium, medium rare with mashed potatoes.

Delisa Shannon 

What is it about a steakhouse that you love?

Riley Green 

Well, I’m a simple guy, you know? I think I write pretty simple lyrics.

Delisa Shannon 

Yeah.

Riley Green 

Very, like, palatable lyrics. And, uh, steak’s pretty easy. I can cook a bone-in steak at the house.

Delisa Shannon 

Okay. Well, how do you make a steak? What’s the Riley Green household steak order?

Riley Green 

Salt, pepper. I don’t do a lot. A little butter. I like to sear it, a good sear on each side, and then put it in a Traeger smoker a little bit and kinda slow cook it.