Riley Green is all about ducks!
The singer, who will be making his acting debut on CBS’ Marshals Sunday, April 19, tells Us his nickname is “Duckman” to his friends, thanks to his passion for duck hunting. He also shared that his secret talent is his duck call — which just so happens to be how he starts his concerts as well.
Green, 37, got real in his 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me feature in the latest issue of Us Weekly, on newsstands now. In addition to ducks, he opened up about his love for his grandfathers, moments he was starstruck and peaceful Saturdays at the farm.
Keep scrolling for more fun facts from Green:
1. My favorite season is fall. Football, hunting season and that cool air just feels like home.
2. My most vivid childhood memory is spending time with my grandpas. They just so happened to be great friends.
3. When I’m not on the road, I like to spend Saturdays at the farm hunting, fishing, writing music and just soaking in the time I get there.
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4. I’m a night owl; that is when everything comes alive. Plus, I have a bar in Nashville, the Duck Blind, so of course I love nighttime.
5. My Marshals acting debut came about because I love a challenge. I met Luke Grimes, and he encouraged me to go for it. I am so happy I did.
6. My celeb crush used to be Jennifer Aniston. Speaks for itself!
7. Growing up, I idolized both of my grandpas. They were my heroes, and I owe a lot of who I am today to them.
8. The most starstruck I’ve been is probably when I met Billy Bob Thornton at the CMAs this past year.
9. My go-to karaoke song is “Dixieland Delight” by Alabama. In fact, I perform it live a lot, and it’s always a hit!
10. Folds of Honor is a great charity. They’re doing incredible work, and veterans’ mental health is very near and dear to my own heart.
11. People assume I’m an Alabama Crimson Tide fan since I am from Alabama, but I root for the Auburn Tigers during the fall. War Eagle!
12. Breaking into acting on Marshals was the most nerve-wracking performance moment for me because it was a whole new territory, but I am glad I made the leap!
13. I’m known as “Duckman” by many because of my passion for duck hunting.
14. My most valuable possessions are my dogs, Carl, Carole Anne and Jazz.
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15. My secret talent? I do a mean duck call. I guess that isn’t much of a secret as that’s how I start each of my shows, but it is definitely a special talent of mine.
16. I think my most memorable performance was when I made my late-night couch interview debut with Jimmy Fallon. It was pretty special.
17. My alternate profession would be a football player. I played in college and I still love it!
18. I’m not big on fast food, but for takeout, I usually go for some form of steak and vegetables.
19. My proudest career moment was probably when I won my first CMA Award and my parents were there to see me accept.
20. I have a lot of goals in my career, but the biggest is to one day have my very own headlining stadium tour.
21. I love to work out after a hectic day. That helps me refocus and keep my mental health in check. Sometimes a glass of my bourbon, Duck Club Bourbon, hits the spot too!
22. My dream collaborator is Tim McGraw. I’ve been lucky enough to collab with many people I admire, but he’s one that I’ve always looked up to.
23. My favorite city to visit is home in Alabama; there’s nothing better.
24. Three items I can’t leave home without include a duck call, my phone and my mobile gym that I bring on the road with me.
25. “Red Dirt Road” by Brooks & Dunn brings back the best memories. I feel like it was a staple song in the soundtrack of my life growing up.
