Think as You Drunk
| "Think as You Drunk" | ||||
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| Single by Riley Green | ||||
| from the album That's Just Me | ||||
| Released | June 1, 2026 | |||
| Recorded | October 28, 2025 | |||
| Studio | Sound Stage, Nashville | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:49 | |||
| Label | Nashville Harbor | |||
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| Riley Green singles chronology | ||||
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| "Think as You Drunk" on YouTube | ||||
"Think as You Drunk" is a song by American country music singer Riley Green. It was released on June 1, 2026, as the lead single from his upcoming fourth studio album, That's Just Me, via Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment. Green co-wrote the song with Jessi Alexander, Erik Dylan, and Wyatt McCubbin, and it was produced by Dann Huff. The song features a sample of Toby Keith's "As Good as I Once Was", and as such, Keith and Scotty Emerick are credited as additional co-writers.
Background
Green first teased "Think as You Drunk" on May 25, 2026, after posting about the song on social media alongside the song's May 28, 2026, release date.[1][2] On May 28, he also announced his fourth studio album, That's Just Me.[3]
Green co-wrote the song with Jessi Alexander, Erik Dylan, and Wyatt McCubbin in 20 minutes.[3] The song is a nod to Toby Keith, who is featured on the track via a sample of "As Good as I Once Was" at the end of the song.[4][5] Green recorded the song with producer Dann Huff at Sound Stage in Nashville on October 28, 2025.[6]
A portion of the proceeds from the song will be donated to the Toby Keith Foundation, which goes towards pediatric cancer patients.[7]
Country music singer Tyler Filmore's wife criticized the track for copying Filmore's song, "Drunk I Am", and claimed that Green blocked her on social media after she called him out.[8] Side-by-side comparisons of the two songs show that they are different in their melodies and production.[8]
Commercial performance and critical reception
James Daykin of Entertainment Focus described the song as "less like a standalone single and more like the beginning of another significant chapter for Riley Green—one that [honors] country music's past while continuing to push his own career forward".[9] The song was met with widespread praise from fans.[10]
"Think as You Drunk" debuted at 31 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with 112 first-week adds.[11]
Music video
The music video for "Think as You Drunk" premiered on July 9, 2026, and was directed by Wes Edwards.[12]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[13]
Musicians
- Riley Green – lead vocals
- Toby Keith – sample vocals
- Dann Huff – electric guitar
- Rob McNelley – electric guitar
- Kris Donegan – acoustic guitar
- Mark Hill – bass
- Gordon Mote – Hammond organ, piano
- Justin Schipper – steel guitar
- Stuart Duncan – fiddle
- Chris McHugh – drums
- Josh Reedy – background vocals
- Justin Niebank – programming
Technical
- Dann Huff – production
- Adam Ayan – mastering
- Justin Niebank – mixing
- Drew Bollman – recording, assistant mixing
- Chris Small – editing
- Chris Vanoverberghe – assistant recording
- Scott Borchetta – executive production
- Jimmy Harnen – executive production
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[14] | 77 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[15] | 19 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[16] | 70 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[17] | 16 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[18] | 20 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | June 1, 2026 | Country radio | Nashville Harbor | [19] |
References
- ↑ Humphrey, Jack (May 25, 2026). "Riley Green Teases New Single "Think as You Drunk"". Country Central. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
- ↑ Young, Casey (May 27, 2026). ""Think as You Drunk": Riley Green Just Teased Your New Favorite Drinking Anthem". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
- 1 2 Young, Casey (May 28, 2026). "Riley Green Releases "Think as You Drunk" with Toby Keith Sample, Announces New Album That's Just Me". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
- ↑ Hollabaugh, Lorie (June 1, 2026). "Cumulus Media's 'Your Music Plus' Series Spotlights Riley Green's "Think as You Drunk"". MusicRow. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
- ↑ Mower, Maxim (May 28, 2026). ""Think as You Drunk" by Riley Green - Lyrics & Meaning". Holler Country. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
- ↑ Tom Roland (June 12, 2026). "Riley Green on Honoring Toby Keith With 'Think As You Drunk' & What His Friends Thought: 'Their Eyes Would Light Up When They'd Hear That Part'". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
- ↑ DeSantis, Rachel (May 29, 2026). "How Riley Green Paid Special Tribute to His Late Idol Toby Keith on New Single "Think as You Drunk"". People. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
- 1 2 Nyman, Casey (May 29, 2026). "Country Singer's Wife Accuses Riley Green Of Stealing Lyrics From Her Husband's Song In "Think as You Drunk" And Then Claims She Was Blocked After Calling Him Out". Country Chord. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
- ↑ Daykin, James (May 28, 2026). "Riley Green tips his hat to Toby Keith and real-life resilience on new anthem "Think as You Drunk"". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
- ↑ Hookstead, David (May 28, 2026). "Country music star Riley Green fires up fans with epic new summer jam "Think as You Drunk"". Fox News. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Country Aircheck Weekly" (PDF). Country Aircheck. June 1, 2026. p. 2. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Riley Green - Think As You Drunk (Official Video)". YouTube. July 9, 2026. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Think as You Drunk / Riley Green / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Riley Green Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Riley Green Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Riley Green Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Riley Green Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Riley Green Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
- ↑ @USRadioUpdater (May 28, 2026). ".@RileyGreenMusic's "Think As You Drunk" will be premiering exclusively across all @iHeartCountry radio stations today. It will officially impact US Country Radio on June 1st" (Tweet). Retrieved June 26, 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).