Jim Riley (drummer)

Jim Riley is an American musician, and the drummer for the country band Rascal Flatts.

[1] He regularly teaches drums at Belmont University’s School of Music, and has also performed in several awards shows.

[2] Riley attended the University of North Texas, graduating with a degree in music education.

He is sponsored by Ludwig, Sabian, Remo, Gibraltar, Latin Percussion, Vater, LP Roland, Shure and Innovative percussion.

Riley was voted "Best Country Drummer" by Modern Drummer magazine in 2017.