Riley Green wasted no time making an impression during his first season as a coach on The Voice. During the Season 30 premiere, the country star left his famous red chair and joined 19-year-old contestant Joe Henley onstage for a special performance of one of Green’s own songs.

Henley had first captured Green’s attention with his Blind Audition, delivering a powerful rendition of Travis Tritt’s 1991 hit “Anymore.” His deep baritone immediately prompted Green and fellow coach Kelly Clarkson to turn their chairs.

Joe Henley Quickly Caught Riley Green’s Attention

Adam Levine and Queen Latifah ultimately decided not to turn, leaving Green and Clarkson to compete for Henley.

Clarkson made a strong pitch for the teenager, pointing out that she had already won The Voice with multiple country singers. She argued that joining her team could give Henley the chance to stand out rather than becoming one of several country artists on Green’s roster.

Green, however, appeared to have an immediate connection with Henley.

“You’re amazing, dude. You are amazing. You sound fantastic,” Green told the young singer.

He then asked Henley about his musical influences. The 19-year-old named country favorites including Travis Tritt, George Strait and Keith Whitley.

When Green jokingly asked whether he was also one of Henley’s influences, the contestant delivered a playful response.

“I didn’t get to my number one,” Henley said, implying that Green had already reached the top of his list.

Henley Reveals His Favorite Riley Green Song

Green then asked Henley which of his songs he liked most.

The answer was “My Way.”

That was enough to get Green out of his chair.

The new coach grabbed his guitar and walked onto the stage to perform the song alongside Henley. Rather than taking over the moment, Green allowed the young singer to take the lead as they performed “My Way” together.

The song appears on Green’s fourth studio album, That’s Just Me, while Clarkson joined in with harmonies from her chair.

The impromptu duet gave Henley an opportunity to perform directly alongside the coach he had been hoping to work with.

Joe Henley Chooses Team Riley

After the performance, it was finally time for Henley to decide which coach he wanted to join.

He made it clear that Clarkson had made a strong impression on him.

“I love you Miss Kelly,” Henley said.

But in the end, he chose Green.

The decision officially placed Henley on Team Riley, giving the first-time coach another country singer for his Season 30 team.

Green celebrated by giving Henley a pair of Team Riley Carhartt bib overalls.

Henley’s memorable audition, unexpected duet and decision to join Team Riley made him one of the early standouts of the Season 30 premiere.

The Voice continues on NBC with another round of Blind Auditions at 8 p.m. ET on September 22.

Source: Compiled from various sources