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Riley Green made his Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Debut on Wednesday, March 5 for the Armed Forces Appreciation Night. 59,703 people were in attendance. 

Riley Green is one of several country artists performing this rodeo season for the first time.

Four Green Berets rappelled from the stadium’s roof with the American Flag as the announcer paid tribute to all the military members in the stands. In response, the crowd cheered with support.

Green then took the stage, opening with his third No. 1 single “Different ‘Round Here,” a song he recorded with Luke Combs. The crowd roared with excitement as the stage rotated. 

The atmosphere at NRG was incredible as the sea of cowboy hats and country fans embraced Green’s country sound.

Green later changed hats to a white cowboy hat to pay tribute to Toby Keith. He then covered some of Keith’s songs such as, “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” and “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue.” 

He closed out the concert with his No. 1 Platinum hit “There Was This Girl.”

Riley Green delivered a great show that honored those who served while providing a memorable night of country entertainment.

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