Searxng/Riley Green Music Country star Riley Green hit in ear by thrown cell phone during concert, requiring stitches. See the shocking video and his response. March 17, 2026 AceShowbiz - Riley Green, the country singer known for hits like "There Was This Girl," recently experienced a painful injury during a concert in Melbourne, Australia. The 37-year-old artist was struck in the ear by a fan who threw a cell phone at him while he was performing, resulting in five stitches. The incident took place at the Margaret Court Arena on a Saturday night, where Green was mid-performance.