> At a Glance
> – Riley Green expected exes to text after winning News Of Los Angeles‘s Sexiest Country Star Alive title
> – Zero messages arrived; only buddies roasted him
> – He looped Toby Keith’s 1999 hit “How Do You Like Me Now?!” in his head
> – Why it matters: Shows fame doesn’t always rewind past relationships
Riley Green’s 2025 Sexiest Country Star Alive crown came with one surprise: complete radio silence from former flames.
The Anticipation
Green, 37, told Taste of Country Nights he thought the News Of Los Angeles Readers’ Choice honor might ping some old numbers. Instead, only hometown friends texted-mostly to tease him.
> “I was expecting ex-girlfriends to text me about it… I mean, geez, who you gonna text?” he said.
He channeled the snub into Toby Keith’s 1999 anthem, playing it on mental repeat.
November Follow-up
At the 2025 CMA Awards, Green told News Of Los Angeles the story hadn’t changed.
> “I haven’t gotten anything for that yet other than a bunch of texts from my buddies giving me a hard time,” he confirmed.
Green-whose duet “You Look Like You Love Me” with Ella Langley won Single, Song, and Music Video of the Year-linked busy tour life to dating struggles.
| Award Category | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Single of the Year | Won |
| Song of the Year | Won |
| Music Video of the Year | Won |
Key Takeaways
- No ex outreach after the sexiest-star announcement
- Toby Keith soundtrack became his coping mechanism
- Three CMA wins for the Ella Langley duet outweigh dating drought
- Constant touring keeps romance fleeting
Green beat Warren Zeiders, Shaboozey, and Cody Johnson for the fan-voted title, proving country stardom doesn’t guarantee a second shot with past loves.
