17/01/2026
YOUR THIRD AND FINAL JUDGE IS… RILEY
Glasgow-based Nashville pop / “yeehaw pop” artist Riley blends diaristic storytelling with country-rooted melodies. Her debut single ‘Maggie’s Rodeo’ was named BBC Radio 2 Country Horizon Artist and played on Bob Harris’ Country Show, alongside multiple plays across BBC Introducing in Scotland, BBC Radio Scotland, Amazing Radio and BBC Radio 2. Recent releases ‘Love and Leave You’, ‘Maggie’s Rodeo’ and ‘99’ earned BBC Introducing Track of the Week and Featured Artist support, with international recognition including a live performance on CBS News’ Saturday Morning Show.
A Help Musicians–funded debut EP arrives early spring 2026, following two self-funded writing and performance trips to Nashville and four consecutive years performing at C2C Glasgow. She’s opened for Zach John King, Bayker Blankenship and Nell Mescal, with online support from James Taylor, Lennon Stella, Carter Faith and Stephen Wilson Jr. Alongside her artist career, she’s the founder of GGG (Girls Girls Girls) - a sold-out Glasgow music night and collective for women and q***r creatives in partnership with DF Concerts.