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. 507 - Caution! Eddie Bond Music Is Contagious: The Hard Country Side Of A Rockabilly Star
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're showcasing the country roots of revered Memphis-born rocker Eddie Bond: digging into Bond's back catalogue for some fo...

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  • Added: Aug 05, 2022
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 508 - Starday Country & Western Golden Hit Parade
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're celebrating an iconic label: Don Pierce's Starday Records. Formed in the early 50s by Lefty Frizzell's manager Jack S...

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  • Added: Aug 12, 2022
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 509 - Weldon Henson - Honky Tonk Frontier
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're featuring the fourth album from a staple at the legendary Broken Spoke Dancehall in Austin, TX - Weldon Henson, and h...

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  • Added: Aug 19, 2022
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 510 - Johnny Russell - Here Comes Johnny Russell
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring the final album in Johnny Russell's six short years at RCA Records: "Here Comes Johnny Russell" (1975). A bi...

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  • Added: Aug 26, 2022
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 511 - Ray Price - Greatest Hits
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's show, we're parting with tradition and featuring a compilation album from Columbia Records, "Ray Price's Greatest Hits" (1961). Enco...

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  • Added: Sep 02, 2022
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 512 - All Request Show #2
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we once again opened up the request lines to the members of our Traditional Country Tragics Facebook group for an all-reques...

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  • Added: Sep 09, 2022
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 513 - George Dearborne - Old Brown Bottle
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring the debut album for Beaumont's George Dearborne: "Old Brown Bottle" (2020). Make no mistake though, this is ...

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  • Added: Sep 16, 2022
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 514 - David Ball - Thinkin' Problem
From: Sean Hickey
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In this week's episode we're featuring the twangy breakout album from David Ball, "Thinkin' Problem" (1994). After earning respect from countless m...

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  • Added: Sep 23, 2022
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 515 - Charlie Walker - Honky Tonkin' With Charlie Walker
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're featuring one of the finest collections of straight-ahead honky tonk music that I've ever heard: "Honky Tonkin' With ...

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  • Added: Sep 30, 2022
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 516 - Porter Wagoner - I'll Keep On Lovin' You
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring a 1973 album from Porter Wagoner: "I'll Keep On Lovin' You". Porter was churning out three or four LPs a yea...

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  • Added: Oct 07, 2022
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 517 - Randy Kohrs & The Reel Deal - Now It's Empty
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring the one album release for dobro-maestro Randy Kohrs and his short-lived band The Reel Deal: "Now It's Empty"...

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  • Added: Oct 14, 2022
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 518 - George Jones, Melba Montgomery & Judy Lynn - A King & Two Queens
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we've got a magnificent snapshot of the talented United Artists country roster: "A King & Two Queens" (1964). Initially conc...

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  • Added: Oct 21, 2022
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 519 - Leland Martin - Simply Traditional
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring a 2002 independent album whose name says it all from Missouri's Leland Martin: "Simply Traditional". Born in...

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  • Added: Oct 28, 2022
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 520 - Dawn Sears
From: Sean Hickey
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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: Nov 04, 2022
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 521 - Western Swing Authority - Big Deal
From: Sean Hickey
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In this week's episode we're featuring the fourth album from Canada's Western Swing Authority: "Big Deal" (2018). Fronted by husband and wife team ...

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  • Added: Nov 11, 2022
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 522 - Paul Bogart - Leather
From: Sean Hickey
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In this week's episode we're featuring the latest album from genuine roping and riding cowboy Paul Bogart: "Leather" (2017). After moving from his ...

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  • Added: Nov 18, 2022
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 523 - 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: Nov 25, 2022
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 524 – Johnny Dollar – Down Life’s Highway
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring a delightful compilation on Johnny Dollar (yes that was his real name), put out in 1982: "Down Life's Highwa...

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  • Added: Dec 02, 2022
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 525 - Roy Drusky - Greatest Hits, Vols. 1 & 2
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're cherry-picking the best hard country cuts from our twin feature albums on Roy Drusky: "Greatest Hits, Vols. 1 & 2" [19...

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  • Added: Dec 09, 2022
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 4
Ep. 526 - Reba McEntire - Have I Got A Deal For You
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're traveling back to the mid-80s and remembering the two year, two album period where Reba McEntire could have staked her...

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  • Added: Dec 16, 2022
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2

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