Riley Green just wrapped up the summer leg of his Damn Country Music Tour. Drake White , who opened the shows, had a lot to say to Taste of Country Nights about the experience — especially Green's fans.
We asked White what it was like in the pit and at the merch stand at Green's shows. He lit up with a huge smile, admitting, "it's pretty unbelievable."
White says Green's fans tend to be younger women who are very devoted to their favorite artist — a loyalty he likens to Taylor Swift 's fans, who are collectively known as Swifties.
"The 15-year-old to 20-year-old girl in the pit, is — man, as far as monetarily, that is the fanbase, 'cause the dad's gotta buy all the merch. It's like the Taylor Swift thing," he explains.
Swifties are known for buying up Swift's merch and se