Riley Green Breaks Down New Album ‘That’s Just Me,’ ‘The Voice,’ Acting & What’s Next | Takes Us Out

Riley Green Takes Us Out to talk his new album ‘That’s Just Me’ — and he does it over steak.From songwriting and track list choices to The Voice, duets, and acting, Riley opens up about what’s next. Riley shares his go-to steakhouse order (ribeye, medium/medium rare), how he cooks steak at home (salt, pepper, butter + a Traeger finish), and why he wanted more “tempo and fun” on the record. He also explains the story behind “Think As You Drunk,” a tribute to Toby Keith made with the blessing of Keith’s family, and names Brooks & Dunn as his dream collab — plus a rapid-fire “Discourse” round you’ll want to hear. Riley Green I don’t like hearing my voice. I feel like some people are like that. They’re like, you- Delisa Shannon Yeah Riley Green . . . you know, like, I don’t like hearing myself talk. Delisa Shannon Yes. Riley Green Like, I probably won’t watch this interview. [laughs] Delisa Shannon Yeah. I won’t either. Riley Green Yeah. Delisa Shannon So whatever happens here is great. Riley Green But, but we’re enjoying it now. Delisa Shannon Exactly. We’re- Well, hello. Riley Green Hey. How are you? Delisa Shannon How you doing? Riley Green Good. Good to see you. Delisa Shannon Good to see you. You ready for some steak? Riley Green I’m ready.Let’s go. Delisa Shannon Let’s go. What’s your go-to, like, steakhouse order? Riley Green Ribeye. I was a filet guy for a long time, now I’m a ribeye. Medium, medium rare with mashed potatoes. Delisa Shannon What is it about a steakhouse that you love? Riley Green Well, I’m a simple guy, you know? I think I write pretty simple lyrics. Delisa Shannon Yeah. Riley Green Very, like, palatable lyrics. And, uh, steak’s pretty easy. I can cook a bone-in steak at the house. Delisa Shannon Okay. Well, how do you make a steak? What’s the Riley Green household steak order? Riley Green Salt, pepper. I don’t do a lot. A little butter. I like to sear it, a good sear on each side, and then put it in a Traeger smoker a little bit and kinda slow cook it. Watch the full video above!