Listen every hour, all day Thursday to the new song from Carly Pearce featuring Riley Green, “If I Don’t Leave, I’m Gonna Stay”

Country music fans are buzzing about the premiere of “If I Don’t Leave, I’m Gonna Stay,” a brand-new duet from Carly Pearce and Riley Green. The highly anticipated collaboration is set to release on March 13, 2026, and early teasers have already sparked major excitement across social media. 

The song marks the first official recorded collaboration between Pearce and Green, two of the biggest voices in modern country music. Fans have been eager to hear the pair join forces ever since they previously performed together on stage and displayed strong vocal chemistry. 

Leading up to the premiere, Pearce shared short teaser clips online that quickly went viral. In one preview, the two artists sit closely together while a snippet of the song plays in the background, hinting at an emotional and slightly dramatic story about a relationship on the brink. A lyric teased in the preview — “baby isn’t doing this the definition of insane” — immediately caught fans’ attention and fueled anticipation for the full track. 

“If I Don’t Leave, I’m Gonna Stay” is expected to feature the classic storytelling style both artists are known for: a heartfelt country narrative about love, tension, and the difficult decision of whether to walk away or stay. The duet format allows Pearce’s expressive vocals to blend with Green’s deep, Southern tone, creating a dynamic that many fans believe could become one of the standout country collaborations of the year.

The release also continues a busy period for Pearce, who has been teasing new music for an upcoming project following recent singles. 

With its emotional theme and powerful pairing of voices, the premiere of “If I Don’t Leave, I’m Gonna Stay” is shaping up to be a major moment for country music fans in 2026.