Nikki Cohn-Byrd

Founder of Modern West Media. Home of the “Real Country” brand. Follow for real country music, and behind-the-scenes of building a media company in 2026!

[Nikki Cohn-Byrd @nikkiinnash]

@KyleCoroneos Road Dog is possibly one of his best songs...

[Nikki Cohn-Byrd @nikkiinnash]

Yall ever heard of Dark Horse Studios? Legendary recording studios where stars like Sturgill Simpson, Taylor Swift, Neil Diamond, Dolly Parton...and artists from all genres, have put down tracks!
Oh, and it's now for SALE with the main residence attached. I got to tour it...check it out!
https://t.co/RM98njmxUF

[Nikki Cohn-Byrd @nikkiinnash]

Brit Taylor is another artist that proves there's something in the water out in Appalachia that produces so much great music.
An incredibly talented singer/songwriter from Eastern Kentucky, we sat down to discuss her career in country music!
https://t.co/3pMg0yzVWx

[Nikki Cohn-Byrd @nikkiinnash]

Acknowledging a couple recent losses.
RIP to Ronnie Bowman, bluegrass artist and renowned songwriter, and Jason Simpson, incredible Kentucky musician and Colter Wall's bass player for over 10 years.

[Nikki Cohn-Byrd @nikkiinnash]

I've always loved CWG's voice and this just scratches an itch.

[Charles Wesley Godwin @CharlesWesleyG]

Here's an acoustic version of "Lonely Mountain Town," filmed in the hills of Tennessee. Full video is up on YouTube now. Hope you enjoy!
https://t.co/oTFOjj67vb

[Nikki Cohn-Byrd @nikkiinnash]

2000s country music queen Cyndi Thomson is celebrating 25 years of her breakout hit, 'What I Really Meant to Say'...one of my fave songs!

I got to hear the story behind the song, and learn that she's back in the studio after a while away from music!

Watch the full story here - https://t.co/LWWmpACmQu

[Nikki Cohn-Byrd @nikkiinnash]

Walker Montgomery might be country music royalty...but he's also pretty funny!

I saw down with him to discuss his biggest year yet! New label, new music, new headlining tour...and a wedding!

Check it out here -> https://t.co/ApsmnuOu72

#countrymusic

[Nikki Cohn-Byrd @nikkiinnash]

Country singer Worth Gibson on wild horse advocacy and why saving mustangs is important to him!
Full conversation on The Real Country YouTube!
https://t.co/JFZ7An1XuA

[Nikki Cohn-Byrd @nikkiinnash]

Worth Gibson has a motto... 'never waste the suffering'. It's a big reason why he decided to get into country music later in life. We sat down to talk about that journey, and a cause that's very special to him...wild mustang advocacy!
Listen here on the Real Country Podcast!
https://t.co/E7I1la3yg7

[Nikki Cohn-Byrd @nikkiinnash]

New country music Friday is here! Aaron Watson releases a new album, as does Brit Taylor. Singles from Sam Barber, Colby Acuff, Kat Hasty, and a great new collab from Tyler Nance and Jackson Dean!
You can find the entire Best of 2026 New Music playlist on Spotify!
https://t.co/rr2IEwHr8h

[Nikki Cohn-Byrd @nikkiinnash]

Sometimes you have conversations with people that just blow you away.
This was one of those conversations.
Coleman Jennings is not just a unique and extremely talented artist 'saving country music', he's also very well spoken and 'wise beyond his years'.
Tune in tomorrow for the premier!
https://t.co/GFXRFYdjKU

[Nikki Cohn-Byrd @nikkiinnash]

I had the privilege of sitting down with the boys keepin' honky tonk alive, The Reeves Brothers, to discuss new music, road stories...and do some whiskey tastin'!

This episode was so fun.

Premieres tomorrow at 4pm cst!

https://t.co/j0fiIGbsPS

[Nikki Cohn-Byrd @nikkiinnash]

Jack Browning is from the UK, but has made a name for himself in country music and...western art?!

He's so talented, and I was lucky to sit down with him to discuss how he became so enamored with the Wild West from across the pond.

Full chat here!
https://t.co/LAt73p59bk

[Nikki Cohn-Byrd @nikkiinnash]

So basically if I ask what your #GRAMMY predictions are, you’re going to respond with..” you’re not watching “?..😂😂

[Nikki Cohn-Byrd @nikkiinnash]

Zach Top wins the first Traditional Country Album Grammy!

Tyler Childers wins his first Grammy for best Country song.

Chris Stapleton is a winner…

Billy Strings gets best Bluegrass album..

So far so good!

#GRAMMYs

[Nikki Cohn-Byrd @nikkiinnash]

Now playing...
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[Nikki Cohn-Byrd @nikkiinnash]

@candacednewby Appalachian Shakespeare right there

[Nikki Cohn-Byrd @nikkiinnash]

@ZergerDack @candacednewby Neither. Dang good songwriter and storyteller

[Real Country Music @real_kuntry]

I Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Drink