If That Ain't Country

Series produced by Sean Hickey

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If That Ain't Country: a weekly, three-hour radio show featuring the very best in traditional country, honky tonk, bluegrass and western swing from the golden years 'til today. Including the popular If That Ain't Country's Year In Country Music - pulling out the big hits and memories from a weekly feature year in the world of country music.

Hosted by Western Red - it's US country music with an Australian twist, keeping true to the traditions that make country music great.

With a genuine love and deep respect for the music, the legends of the genre are right alongside the best of today's independent artists - a mix you won't find anywhere else.

We're broadcast around the world each week and we're always looking for new partner stations - if you are interested in more information or a welcome pack - please email westernred@ifthataintcountry.net.


390 Pieces

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Ep. 436 - Kelly Spinks - Thank God For Cowboys
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're featuring the second album from Central Texan Kelly Spinks: "Thank God For Cowboys" (1987). Spinks has left a decade ...

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  • Added: Mar 26, 2021
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 435 - Dale Watson - Whiskey Or God
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring a killer all-original album from classic country torchbearer Dale Watson: "Whiskey Or God" (2006). After sti...

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  • Added: Mar 19, 2021
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 434 - Hank Thompson - Live At The Golden Nugget
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring an irresistible live album from Hank Thompson & The Brazos Valley Boys: "At The Golden Nugget" (1961). Recor...

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  • Added: Mar 12, 2021
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 433 - Holly Dunn - Across The Rio Grande
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring the third album from one of the neo-traditional movement's shining lights: Holly Dunn's "Across The Rio Gran...

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  • Added: Mar 05, 2021
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 432 - JD Crowe & The New South - Lefty's Old Guitar
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring the first album in seven years for JD Crowe & The New South: "Lefty's Old Guitar" (2006). Never one to be ru...

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  • Added: Feb 26, 2021
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 431 - Jesse Daniel - Rollin' On
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're taking a long overdue dive into the sophomore album from California young gun Jesse Daniel: "Rollin' On" (2020). Co-pr...

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  • Added: Feb 19, 2021
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 430 - Larry Ballard - Honky Tonk Heaven Is A Hell Of A Place To Be
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring the second album (of three) for Michigan's Larry Ballard: "Honky Tonk Heaven Is A Hell Of A Place To Be" (19...

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  • Added: Feb 12, 2021
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 429 - David Wills - Barrooms To Bedrooms
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring the debut of Tennessean David Wills: "Barrooms To Bedrooms" (1975). Wills, only 23 years old at the time, wa...

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  • Added: Feb 05, 2021
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 428 - Alecia Nugent - The Old Side Of Town
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring the debut country record for Louisiana's Alecia Nugent: "The Old Side Of Town" (2020). After three top-notch...

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  • Added: Jan 29, 2021
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 427 - Happy Birthday Buck: A Texas Salute To Buck Owens
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring the studio version of an event which became an Austin, Texas institution: "Happy Birthday Buck: A Texas Salu...

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  • Added: Jan 22, 2021
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 426 - George Jones - Cold Hard Truth
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're featuring George Jones' last album of the 20th Century: "Cold Hard Truth" (1999). After an association with MCA for m...

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  • Added: Jan 15, 2021
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 425 - The Reeves Brothers - The Last Honky Tonk
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring a 2020 release from The Reeves Brothers: "The Last Honky Tonk". Distilling the best of 70s country down to a...

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  • Added: Jan 08, 2021
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 424 - Moe Bandy - Motel Matches
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring a mid-80s album on for the always-country Moe Bandy: "Motel Matches" (1984). Bandy made traditional country ...

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  • Added: Jan 01, 2021
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 423 - Little Darlin' Records b-w The Homesteaders - A New Frontier
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode it's all Little Darlin' Records. Every single song you'll hear was recorded for Aubrey Mayhew's independent Little Darlin' l...

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  • Added: Dec 25, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 422 - George Strait - Beyond The Blue Neon
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring another ultra-consistent album from George Strait: "Beyond The Blue Neon" (1989). Over Strait's career (espe...

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  • Added: Dec 18, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 421 - Heart Of Texas Records Showcase
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring music exclusively from the fiercely independent and staunchly traditional Heart Of Texas Records. Based in t...

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  • Added: Dec 10, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 420 - Liz Anderson - Country Style
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring a 1969 album from prolific songwriting and singing talent Liz Anderson: "Country Style". After relocating fr...

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  • Added: Dec 04, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 419 - Gary Stewart - Greatest Hits
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring an excellent introduction to the music of Gary Stewart: "Greatest Hits" (1981). Born the son of a mining man...

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  • Added: Nov 27, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 418 - Rose Maddox - Reckless Love And Bold Adventure
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring a 1977 album from the clear and resonant vocal of Rose Maddox: "Reckless Love & Bold Adventure". A suitably ...

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  • Added: Nov 20, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 417 - Mark Chesnutt - Too Cold At Home
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring the major label debut for Mark Chesnutt: "Too Cold At Home" (1990). Having dropped out of high school to pur...

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  • Added: Nov 12, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2

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