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.


391 Pieces

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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. 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
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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. 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. 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. 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. 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
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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
  • 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
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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. 437 - Chris LeDoux - Whatcha Gonna Do With A Cowboy
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring an album from the commercial peak of singing cowboy Chris LeDoux: "Whatcha Gonna Do With A Cowboy" (1992). L...

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  • Added: Apr 02, 2021
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 438 - Dallas Moore - Tryin' To Be A Blessing
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're featuring the second album in as many years for road warrior Dallas Moore: "Tryin' To Be A Blessing" (2019). Moore ha...

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  • Added: Apr 09, 2021
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 439 - Curtis Potter - Them Old Honky Tonks
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring the first of three albums compiled on the sensational Curtis Potter on Heart Of Texas Records: "Them Old Hon...

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  • Added: Apr 16, 2021
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 440 - The Mavericks - What A Crying Shame
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 The Mavericks, "What A Crying Shame" (1994). With roots in Miami's alternative and punk...

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  • Added: Apr 23, 2021
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 441 - Al Dean & The Allstars - From Texas To Nashville
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring an excellent slice of 60s Texas country from Al Dean & The Allstars: "From Texas To Nashville" (1967). Haili...

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  • Added: Apr 30, 2021
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 442 - 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: May 06, 2021
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 443 - Dawn Sears
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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Gifted with perfect pitch, technique and vocal control, Dawn Sears remains a criminally underappreciated country talent. There were few voices in r...

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  • Added: May 14, 2021
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 444 - Jason Allen - Something I Dreamed
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring the debut album of Houston area country singer Jason Allen: "Something I Dreamed" (2001). Though 25 years ol...

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  • Added: May 21, 2021
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 445 - Box o' 45s: Red Steagall
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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Red Steagall maintains that he was twenty-five years old before he knew anything other than mesquite trees, buffalo grass, barbed wire and Bob Will...

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  • Added: May 28, 2021
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 446 - Daryle Singletary - Ain't It The Truth
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring the third and final album on Giant Records for Daryle Singletary: "Ain't It The Truth" (1998). One of the 90...

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  • Added: Jun 04, 2021
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2

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