Ashley Cooke stepped in for Ella Langley for a surprise duet with Riley Green at the sold-out New Country Closeup concert on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at The Eastern in Atlanta, Georgia.
As Green strummed his acoustic guitar, he kicked off the breakup ballad with his signature Alabama twang:
Once the first chorus wrapped, Cooke’s soulful voice joined in, harmonizing beautifully on the second verse. The two blended their vocals seamlessly, creating a spine-tingling moment before Cooke delivered the final verse with emotional power:
Fans captured the duet on their phones, making the performance an unforgettable highlight of the evening. The concert also featured Thomas Rhett and Russell Dickerson, but Cooke and Green’s unexpected pairing stole the show.
This isn’t the first time another female artist has stepped in for Langley—Megan Moroney filled in last month at Audacy’s Stars and Strings concert in Hollywood, Florida.
“Don’t Mind If I Do” is the title track from Green’s latest album and was written solely by him. The album also includes fan favorites like “Jesus Saves,” “Worst Way,” “Change My Mind,” and “Rather Be.”
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This surprise duet proved once again that Green’s songs can shine with fresh voices, making each performance a unique and memorable experience.
