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Industry members, family and friends gathered earlier today (Sept. 3) to celebrate the grand opening of Riley Green’s Duck Blind.

Created in partnership with entrepreneur and friend Steve Ford, Riley Green’s Duck Blind is located in the heart of Nashville’s Midtown district in what was formerly Winners Bar & Grill (1913 Division St.) The space has been renovated and rebranded to pay homage to Green’s southern roots. The establishment, now open to the public, includes a full-service bar and kitchen with “Open Season” appetizers such as steak biscuits and duck fries and “The Hunt” main courses such as bison burgers and Green’s BBQ chicken wrap.

“I’ve spent many nights at Losers, and Steve, the late Erv Woolsey and team are like family to me,” says Green. “Riley Green’s Duck Blind will be a fun place for fans to come enjoy a game on the big screens, have a beer and listen to some good country music

During the celebration, Green surprised attendees by revealing that his third studio album, Don’t Mind If I Do, will drop on his birthday (Oct. 18) via Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment.

“We couldn’t bring everyone out here to celebrate and not share more exciting news with you,” shared Green from the stage. “My brand-new album Don’t Mind If I Do will be out October 18. It feels fitting that it’s coming out on my birthday because this project feels very true to who I am, where I come from and what I’ve learned along the way. I can’t wait for y’all to hear it!”

Don’t Mind If I Do features 18 tracks including single “Ain’t My Last Rodeo” and five solo-penned tunes such as, “Jesus Saves,” “Worst Way” and the title track, a duet with Ella Langley. The project was produced by Dann Huff along with Executive Producers Scott Borchetta and Jimmy Harnen.

Following the surprise, Green also unveiled his upcoming headlining tour and teased a larger announcement coming later in September. Industry members from Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment and Big Machine Label Group then rose and presented Green with a plaque to honor his solely-written hit “I Wish Grandpas Never Died” going triple Platinum.