Riley Green Named PEOPLE’s 2025 “Sexiest Country Star”
Well, it’s official — Riley Green has been named PEOPLE’s Sexiest Country Star of 2025, and we can’t say we didn’t see this one coming.
Between the rugged good looks, that Alabama drawl, and the kind of charm that makes every song feel like it’s being sung right to you, Riley was the obvious fan favorite. PEOPLE’s reader poll racked up hundreds of thousands of votes, and Green easily took the top spot — beating out country favorites like Cody Johnson, Warren Zeiders, and Shaboozey for the title.
It’s not hard to see why. Riley’s always embodied that “real country man” vibe — jeans, boots, and a beard that should probably have its own fan club. Whether he’s on stage or in a fishing boat, he’s just effortlessly himself. And fans love that.
The singer behind hits like “Different ‘Round Here” and “Damn Good Day to Leave” has built a reputation on authenticity — no frills, no gimmicks, just honest-to-goodness country grit. And apparently, that’s pretty darn sexy.
The internet wasted no time reacting to the announcement — and the general consensus? “Well, duh.” One fan even commented, “This is the least surprising news of all time.” Another joked, “We’ve been saying this for years — glad PEOPLE finally caught up.”
Riley’s been riding a wave of momentum lately, from packed-out tour stops to swoon-worthy music videos (looking at you, Worst Way), and now, this title just seals the deal.
So yeah — Riley Green is officially the Sexiest Man in Country Music.
But let’s be honest, country fans have known that for a while.
