Country star Riley Green nearly dove into the crowd after a fan split his ear open during a performance
Country star Riley Green experienced a tense moment during a concert in Melbourne when a fan threw a cell phone at him, causing an injury that required stitches. Despite considering diving into the crowd, he chose to continue performing, stating that he didn't want to ruin the experience for other fans. Green is set to perform at the upcoming Rock the Country festival, emphasizing his focus on entertainment over political issues.
- ▪Riley Green was injured when a fan threw a cell phone at him during a performance.
- ▪He received five stitches on his earlobe but continued the show.
- ▪Green is scheduled to perform at the Rock the Country festival, which celebrates the country's 250th anniversary of independence.
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Entertainment Country star Riley Green nearly dove into the crowd after a fan split his ear open during a performance The country star said he thought about diving into the crowd but chose to keep performing in Melbourne By Lori A Bashian Fox News Published June 1, 2026 9:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Country star Riley Green says acting is more stressful than singing Riley Green told Fox News Digital that he doesn't get nervous going on stage anymore, but his nerves were wrecked when he walked on the "Marshals" set. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Riley Green described a tense moment on stage during one of his concerts in a recent interview with Billboard.
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