The Real Country Podcast by Nikki in Nashville
Real Country is a podcast about the people, stories, and culture behind country and Western life; where music is the backbone, but not the whole story.
Hosted by Nikki, Real Country goes beyond radio hits and industry hype to explore what it actually takes to build a life, career, or legacy rooted in country and Western values. Each episode features honest conversations with country music artists, creators, ranchers, entrepreneurs, photographers, and cultural voices shaping modern country, from Nashville to rural communities across the West.
This show isn’t about chasing trends or overnight success. It’s about the long road: consistency, grit, creativity, and staying true to your way of life in a world that’s changing fast. You’ll hear real stories about breaking into music, building businesses, preserving culture, growing audiences, and creating something meaningful outside the mainstream.
Real Country also dives into bigger conversations around culture, creativity, and the future, covering topics like independent artists, Western entrepreneurship, personal brand, content creation, land, work ethic, and the evolving role of technology and AI in music and media.
If you care about country music, Western culture, honest work, and the people building something real, this podcast is for you.
Episodes
The Reeves Brothers on Being Independent, 150K Spotify Listeners, & The Craziest Road Stories
Western Art, Identity, and Finding Country Music Far From Nashville - The Real Country Podcast Eps 24 with Jack Browning
Chancey Williams Talks Rodeo, Wyoming, and Making Country Music His Way - The Real Country Podcast, Eps 23
(Archive) Taylor Austin Dye on Building the “Ride or Dye” Fanbase & Her Grand Ole Opry Debut - The Real Country Podcast Eps 22
(Archive) Sophie Gault on Americana, Mental Health, and Writing the Songs No One Wants to Talk About - The Real Country Podcast Eps 21
(Archive) From Orlando to Nashville & the Making of a Modern Americana Artist - Zach Meadows on the Real Country Podcast Eps 20
(Archive) Willi Carlisle on Folk Music, Belonging, and Why Sincerity Still Matters - The Real Country Podcast Eps 19 with Willi Carlisle
(Archive) The 'Underdog' Who Built a 20+ Year Country Music Career - Real Country Podcast Eps 18 With Aaron Watson
(Archive) Tanner Usrey on Playing the Ryman, Betting Everything on Music, and Letting Songs Be What They Are - Real Country Eps 17 With Tanner Usrey
Just Start: How Eddie Marange Built a Career in Country Music by Showing Up - The Real Country Podcast Vol 16
The Real Country Podcast Vol 15 - Lane Smith
The Real Country Podcast Vol 14 - Philip Bowen
The Real Country Podcast Volume 13 - Kelsey Waldon
The Real Country Podcast Vol 12 - With B.J. Jamison
The Real Country Podcast Volume 11 - Hayden Redwine
The Real Country Podcast Volume 10 - Jesse Daniel & Benjamin Tod
The Real Country Podcast Volume 9 - JD Clayton
The Real Country Podcast Volume 8 - Sterling Drake
The Real Country Podcast Volume 7 - Naomi Johnson
The Real Country Podcast Volume 6 - Lily Meola
The Real Country Podcast Vol 5 - With Cody Gentry
The Real Country Podcast Vol 4 - With Justin Ross
The Real Country Podcast Vol 3 with Benjamin Tod
The Real Country Podcast Vol 2 - With Caleb Caudle
The Real Country Podcast Vol 1 - with Adara Kay Music