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The Real Country Podcast by Nikki in Nashville
Nikki
14 episodes
2 months ago
On this episode of The Real Country Podcast, I’m joined by multi-instrumentalist and viral fiddle sensation Philip Bowen. Known for his electric energy, soulful playing, and mountain roots. We talk about his unconventional path to music, going from a corporate day job to a full-time artist, and what it’s been like building a fanbase from scratch through social media, songwriting, and sheer authenticity. We also dive into his Appalachian upbringing, what inspires his songwriting, and how he’s ...
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On this episode of The Real Country Podcast, I’m joined by multi-instrumentalist and viral fiddle sensation Philip Bowen. Known for his electric energy, soulful playing, and mountain roots. We talk about his unconventional path to music, going from a corporate day job to a full-time artist, and what it’s been like building a fanbase from scratch through social media, songwriting, and sheer authenticity. We also dive into his Appalachian upbringing, what inspires his songwriting, and how he’s ...
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The Real Country Podcast by Nikki in Nashville
The Real Country Podcast Vol 14 - Philip Bowen
On this episode of The Real Country Podcast, I’m joined by multi-instrumentalist and viral fiddle sensation Philip Bowen. Known for his electric energy, soulful playing, and mountain roots. We talk about his unconventional path to music, going from a corporate day job to a full-time artist, and what it’s been like building a fanbase from scratch through social media, songwriting, and sheer authenticity. We also dive into his Appalachian upbringing, what inspires his songwriting, and how he’s ...
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2 months ago
40 minutes

The Real Country Podcast by Nikki in Nashville
The Real Country Podcast Volume 13 - Kelsey Waldon
Western Kentucky native and singer‑songwriter Kelsey Waldon has earned a loyal following for her honest, no‑nonsense lyrics and her commitment to real country music. Raised in the farming town of Monkey’s Eyebrow and steeped in bluegrass and honky‑tonk, Kelsey blends raw storytelling with a voice that cuts straight to the heart. After years of working odd jobs and paying dues in Nashville’s clubs, she’s now a critically acclaimed artist whose albums, including her new one Every Ghost, ...
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3 months ago
27 minutes

The Real Country Podcast by Nikki in Nashville
The Real Country Podcast Vol 12 - With B.J. Jamison
Country singer-songwriter and Nebraska native, B.J. Jamison, vows to put the twang back in today's country music...and he's just in his early 20s. Being born to rodeo royalty, B.J. has been at it since a very young age, even running into issues while playing at honky tonks while he was under 21! His voice and songs are what country gold is made of, and we discussed the possibility of a new upcoming album. He also just released a recent single, Listen to Hank, which is a MUST listen. In this...
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3 months ago
28 minutes

The Real Country Podcast by Nikki in Nashville
The Real Country Podcast Volume 11 - Hayden Redwine
Cowboy and West Texas Native Hayden Redwine has ranching and cowboying in his blood from as far back as he can remember. Growing up in the cowboy lifestyle, working cattle, and competing in rodeos, Hayden blends country and western music into a highly recognizable style all his own. The recent release of his album 'Spade', easily one of my top 10 albums of the year so far, shows he can write stories and sing songs about his personal experiences, which make you feel like he's lived many more...
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4 months ago
24 minutes

The Real Country Podcast by Nikki in Nashville
The Real Country Podcast Volume 10 - Jesse Daniel & Benjamin Tod
Jesse Daniel & Benjamin Tod: Redemption Through Country Music | Real Country Podcast In this powerful episode, two of the most respected voices in independent country music, Jesse Daniel and Benjamin Tod, sit down with me for a raw, heartfelt conversation about life, addiction, recovery, and how music (and the right relationships) gave them both a second chance. Both artists have walked a hard road, battling addiction, homelessness, and hopelessness before turning their pain into powerf...
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4 months ago
43 minutes

The Real Country Podcast by Nikki in Nashville
The Real Country Podcast Volume 9 - JD Clayton
JD Clayton on Making Music His Way, Nashville Life, and Fatherhood | Real Country Podcast In this episode of The Real Country Podcast, we sit down with rising country/blues-rock singer-songwriter JD Clayton for an honest, laid-back conversation about life, music, and everything in between. JD opens up about his journey into country music, from growing up in Arkansas to nearly pursuing a totally different career path. We talk about what it was like moving to Nashville, self-producing his own ...
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5 months ago
26 minutes

The Real Country Podcast by Nikki in Nashville
The Real Country Podcast Volume 8 - Sterling Drake
On this episode of the Real Country Podcast, I sat down with artist Sterling Drake. Sterling is living a life that many people dream of...and writing authentic country music songs about it too. With a brand new album just released, Sterling is a tried and true cowboy, now a resident of Montana. He spends most of his time in country music or advocating for land conservation. Follow Sterling here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EhNTeJuyK3nLYjkXZtPPC?si=xuGHNcQESfOddjM_IKHXqg Subscribe f...
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6 months ago
37 minutes

The Real Country Podcast by Nikki in Nashville
The Real Country Podcast Volume 7 - Naomi Johnson
On this episode of the Real Country Podcast, I sat down with artist Naomi Johnson. She just released her first solo single, Bricks Make Houses, and has a heck of a story to go along with it. Growing up with 11 siblings on just one bus, she and her family travelled the country, in and out of cults, camps, and a minimal way of life. She figured out music was her thing, and the rest was history. Watch the entire story here! https://youtu.be/L2RZSAXa3PA Follow her here: https://op...
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6 months ago
35 minutes

The Real Country Podcast by Nikki in Nashville
The Real Country Podcast Volume 6 - Lily Meola
Lily Meola won over hearts with her America's Got Talent appearance, singing an original song, Daydream, which now has almost 100 million streams. Now working on her upcoming full-length album, I sit down with Lily to discuss her new music, growing up in Hawaii, her love for horses, and more. Growing up in Hawaii Losing her mother and the things they shared together Getting started in music Appearing on AGT How horses are therapeutic to her Knowing and working with Lukas Nelson Her u...
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6 months ago
17 minutes

The Real Country Podcast by Nikki in Nashville
The Real Country Podcast Vol 5 - With Cody Gentry
Welcome back to the Real Country Podcast with Nikki in Nashville. This week we're talking to artist Cody Gentry. Cody is gaining traction with the release of his album Blue Ridge Gold, and also has a new one on the way for 2026! Check him out and smash that subscribe button for more BTS of country music. Thanks for listening! Tune in every week when we release new episodes discussing new music, chatting with artists, and all things country.
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9 months ago
43 minutes

The Real Country Podcast by Nikki in Nashville
The Real Country Podcast Vol 4 - With Justin Ross
What goes perfectly with Texas Country/Rock music? Ghost stories. Justin Ross, headman for Justin Ross and Deadwood Revival who has played with or opened for acts like Aaron Lewis, Everlast, Warrant, Hinder, Fuel, Stoney Larue, and more, joins me today to talk about that exact combo! Playing on the front ends of a new revival of Texas music and rock, we discuss their band Deadwood Revival, how they approach their sound, new music, and a passion project that was quite interesting. ...
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12 months ago
1 hour 13 minutes

The Real Country Podcast by Nikki in Nashville
The Real Country Podcast Vol 3 with Benjamin Tod
In this episode of The Real Country Podcast, I sit down with songwriting troubadour and vivacious storyteller, Benjamin Tod, and his wife Ashley Mae! Frontman of the Lost Dog Street Band, Ben just wrote and released his recent solo album, Shooting Star. Ben's story is popular and inspiring at that, telling a tale of a troubled kid addicted to drugs who found his way to the light through music. Listen to the full thing here where we discuss the story behind his new album, the reuniting of L...
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1 year ago
58 minutes

The Real Country Podcast by Nikki in Nashville
The Real Country Podcast Vol 2 - With Caleb Caudle
Welcome to the Real Country Podcast where we talk with artists from country music and country adjacent genres who are keeping the more traditional sound alive. From independent artists to those who bring the 'classic' back to mainstream, you'll get them here. In episode 2 I talk to singer/songwriter of the country/folk/blues/Americana (haha) influence, Caleb Caudle. As of this date he just released his 6th LP album, Sweet Critters. We talk: His life growing up in music Some upcoming milesto...
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1 year ago
24 minutes

The Real Country Podcast by Nikki in Nashville
The Real Country Podcast Vol 1 - with Adara Kay Music
Welcome to the first episode of The Real Country Podcast where we talk all things country music, mostly about your non-mainstream, non-radio artists who are crushing it as independent musicians or in a subgenre that's often overlooked. This week we're talking to Texas country rock and roll powerhouse Adara Kay Music. We discuss her career thus far, how she balances that and every other aspect of her life, why she pushed forward the want to quit, and much more! Make sure you follow her on all...
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1 year ago
39 minutes

The Real Country Podcast by Nikki in Nashville
On this episode of The Real Country Podcast, I’m joined by multi-instrumentalist and viral fiddle sensation Philip Bowen. Known for his electric energy, soulful playing, and mountain roots. We talk about his unconventional path to music, going from a corporate day job to a full-time artist, and what it’s been like building a fanbase from scratch through social media, songwriting, and sheer authenticity. We also dive into his Appalachian upbringing, what inspires his songwriting, and how he’s ...