VIDEO: Riley Green Tells The True Story Behind “I Wish Grandpas Never Died”

Author 102.7 Coyote Country

March 4th, 2021 7:35 AM

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 09: Riley Green performs on stage for day 4 of the 2019 CMA Music Festival on June 09, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Danielle Del Valle/Getty Images)

Jeff & Aimee in the Morning talked to artist Riley Green today!

During their interview, Riley revealed the true story behind his song “I Wish Grandpas Never Died,” and how it involved Las Vegas!

He also opened up about what he did to pass the time during the quarantine!

A big thank you to Riley Green for taking the time to talk to us.

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CULLMAN, AL - JUNE 03: Riley Green performs at Pepsi's Rock the South Festival - Day 2 in Heritage Park on June 3, 2017 in Cullman, Alabama. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Rock the South)
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NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 06: Riley Green attends the 2018 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on June 6, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMT)
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 08: Country artist Riley Green performs at the 2018 Opry NextStage at Ole Red on January 08, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 07: Riley Green attends the 54th Academy Of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on April 07, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 09: Riley Green performs onstage at Spotify House during CMA Fest at Ole Red on June 09, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Spotify)
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 09: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Riley Green performs on stage for day 4 of the 2019 CMA Music Festival on June 09, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Danielle Del Valle/Getty Images)
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JULY 17: Riley Green performs on stage during the 6th Annual Georgia on My Mind presented by Gretsch at Ryman Auditorium Nashville on July 17, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Georgia Music Foundation)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 11: Riley Green performs onstage at the Gramercy Theatre on December 11, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 15: Riley Green speaks during an interview at virtual radio row during the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center on September 15, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Davis/Getty Images for ACM)
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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 25: Riley Green performs during Sir Lucian Grainge's 2020 Artist Showcase Presented by Citi and Lenovo at Milk Studios on January 25, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for Universal Music Group)
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 12: Riley Green attends the 67th Annual BMI Country Awards at BMI on November 12, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)