If you have not sen the video for "You Look Like You Love Me," you really should. The duet between Ella Langley and Riley Green is amazing. There is also a terrific cameo where Jamey Johnson plays a sheriff hot on Green's trail. The whole thing is a real hoot. What you may not be aware of, though, is the genuine friendship between Johnson and Green. They are close personal and professional pals.
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Per Country Now, they hail from Alabama, both adore being out on the golf course, both attended Jacksonville State, and they each have a lively wit. No wonder these talented men get along great. Johnson is 50, Green is 37, but their warm bond transcends age. Their mutual connection is meaningful to each of them.
He Spoke About Green With Deep Respect and Admiration
Per the outlet, "There's a natural connection with us there. I was immediately impressed with his writing and singing. One of my favorite things about Riley is his sense of humor, and he can take as much as he dishes out, so that's why we are always hurling comments at each other."
"Recently, when one of the videos caught some traction, I felt bad about it. You don't hear him giving me crap. You just hear me messing with him and it's not a good look, so I had to call and apologize for that!"
A Video Shows Johnson Ribbing Green on the Golf Course
The video on Instagram shows them chatting while golfing. Johnson is giving Green a few good-natured verbal pokes. Their easygoing "buddyhood" is clear.
They have performed together as well. Green and Johnson have joined musical forces at venues and occasions like the Buford Bonds Foundation Golf Tournament, Music City's Losers Bar and Grill, the Regions Celebrity Golf Tournament, and the Windy City Smokeout.
Green and Johnson Just Dropped a Great New Duet, "Smoke"
The two paired up on this potent song that was written by Green, Johnson, and Erik Dylan. Per Holler, it's "a traditional yet forward-thinking lament for love gone wrong...."
Johnson shared per the outlet via a statement, "It was Riley's idea. He called me and we booked some time to get together with Erik Dylan. We sat down and scribbled it out over the course of about an hour...It has an interesting sound to it, with one part going down while the other part is going up. I like the whole concept of this guy not being too upset about whatever she is mad at. That smoke probably has a lot to do with it."
