Fans at the sold-out New Country Closeup concert in Atlanta got a surprise treat when Ashley Cooke stepped in for Ella Langley during Riley Green’s performance of “Don’t Mind If I Do.”
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On Wednesday night (Dec. 4) at The Eastern, Green kicked things off with his signature Alabama twang, strumming his acoustic guitar as he sang the heartfelt opening lines of the breakup ballad. Just as the crowd settled into the song, Cooke joined him on stage, adding her smooth harmonies and giving the track a whole new spark.
Their voices blended perfectly, giving fans goosebumps as they shared the chorus together. Cooke then took the spotlight for the final verse, delivering a tender, powerful rendition that had the audience hanging on every word. Phones lit up across the room as fans eagerly captured the unexpected duet.
The night also featured performances from Thomas Rhett and Russell Dickerson, but the surprise pairing of Cooke and Green was easily one of the highlights. Interestingly, this wasn’t the first time another artist filled in for Langley—Megan Moroney also joined Green on the song just a few weeks earlier in Florida.
Originally written by Green himself, “Don’t Mind If I Do” is the title track from his third studio album and a fan favorite alongside songs like “Jesus Saves,” “Worst Way,” and “Rather Be.”
For Cooke, the Atlanta concert marked her final show of 2024, while Green is wrapping up the year with three more performances, including a New Year’s Eve show in Oklahoma with Langley. Both artists already have busy 2025 tours lined up, promising plenty more moments like this for their fans.
