Country artist and hit songwriter Nicole Croteau is stepping out from behind the scenes—and she’s bringing some serious spice.

Recorded at the Ariat Brand Shop at Fifth + Broadway in downtown Nashville, this episode of That Nashville Girl dives into Nicole’s journey from Montana songwriter to rising country music artist. After earning cuts with more than 70 artists—including Emily Ann Roberts’ “Walkin’ Shoes”—Nicole is finally telling her own story through her music.

Nicole opens up about her Montana roots, Puerto Rican heritage, new song “Tajín,” and upcoming EP, Mountain Mamacita. She also shares the real story behind moving to Nashville, surviving the songwriter grind, touring without a luxury bus, working with family, overcoming bullying, setting boundaries, and finding the courage to stop playing nice when nice stops working.

Plus, Nicole reveals her clean beauty, skincare, wellness, and country-living routine—and why mornings with coffee and her chickens keep her grounded through a demanding year of new music and touring.

In this episode:

Nicole Croteau’s journey from Montana to Nashville
Writing songs recorded by 70+ country artists
Her friendship and collaborations with Emily Ann Roberts
The meaning behind “Tajín”
A first look at Mountain Mamacita
Turning bullying into boundaries and confidence
The truth about Nashville’s country music grind
Working with her husband, brother, and sister
Clean beauty, skincare, wellness, and gut health

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