Rod Riley

About Rod Riley

Rod Riley is a guitarist based in Nashville, Tennessee, known for his unique blend of country, rock, and Americana. As a session musician and sideman, he has worked with various artists and bands, contributing his distinct sound to their music. His ability to seamlessly transition between genres and his skill as a guitarist has made him a sought-after musician in Nashville's vibrant music scene.

Career Highlights

For over 35 years, Rod Riley has been displaying his musical talent as a guitarist, composer, producer, and session musician. He was born in Virginia, where he picked up the guitar at the young age of five. He grew up playing in the family band and moved to Nashville, TN, where he replaced Redd Volkart as lead guitarist for the Don Kelley Band — a band with a history of high-caliber players such as Brent Mason, Johnny Hiland, and Sid Hudson.

Rod has performed with legendary artists including Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, and LeAnn Rimes, and has toured the United States and Europe with Nashville artists such as Shawn Camp, Joe Nichols, Ricky Van Shelton, Vern Gosdin, Tanya Tucker, and Jeff Bates.

Television Credits

Prime Time Country on TNN, CMA Awards on CBS, Late Night with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Jay Leno, The View on ABC, Austin City Limits on PBS, Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC, Good Morning America on ABC, and Grand Ole Opry Live.

BENADO Partnership

Rod Riley has been using BENADO's original PB-1S, the predecessor to The PRO.