Brief
Riley Green’s ‘That’s Just Me’ Debuts at No. 2 on Top Country Albums
The album also opens at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and tops the Independent Albums chart.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Riley Green’s fourth studio album, That’s Just Me, entered the Billboard Top Country Albums chart at No. 2 for the week of Oct. 3, according to Billboard.com. The release moved 60,000 equivalent album units in the United States during its first tracking week (Sept. 18‑24).
What happened
The 19‑track collection debuted at No. 3 on the all‑genre Billboard 200, giving Green his first top‑10 on that chart, and claimed No. 1 on the Independent Albums chart. Produced by Dann Huff with Green as co‑producer, the album was recorded amid his 2026 Cowboy As It Gets Tour.
What the report adds
Billboard noted guest appearances from Brooks & Dunn, Randy Owen of Alabama, Hannah McFarland and Jake Worthington. The track “Think as You Drunk” samples Toby Keith’s 2005 hit “As Good As I Once Was” and directs a portion of its proceeds to the Toby Keith Foundation.
What was said
Billboard quoted the album’s liner notes: “Think as You Drunk” pays tribute to the late country star, with proceeds benefiting his foundation.
How it came about
The album follows Green’s earlier chart entries, including his debut Different ’Round Here (No. 11 in 2019) and the 2024 release Don’t Mind If I Do, which peaked at No. 6 in September 2024. His recent appearance at the 52nd American Music Awards in May 2026 highlighted his rising profile.
Key facts
- ‘That’s Just Me’ debuted at No. 2 on Top Country Albums with 60,000 units (billboard.com)
- The album opened at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, Green’s first top‑10 on that chart (billboard.com)
- It entered at No. 1 on the Independent Albums chart (billboard.com)
- Guest artists include Brooks & Dunn, Randy Owen, Hannah McFarland and Jake Worthington (billboard.com)
- ‘Think as You Drunk’ samples Toby Keith and benefits the Toby Keith Foundation (billboard.com)
Timeline
- 2024-11-01 — ‘Don’t Mind If I Do’ peaked at No. 6 on Top Country Albums
- 2019-01-01 — Debut album ‘Different ’Round Here’ reached No. 11 on Top Country Albums
- 2026-05-25 — Riley Green performed at the 52nd American Music Awards
Sources
- [1] billboard.com — originally reported as “‘That’s Just’ His Best: Riley Green Hits New High on Top Country Albums Chart”
