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. 267 - 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: Dec 28, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 268 - Freddie Hart - Trip To Heaven
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring a top notch album from Freddie Hart: "Trip To Heaven" (1973). It spawned only one single - the title track - which...

Bought by KSRQ and KNVC Carson City Community Radio


  • Added: Jan 04, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 269 - Ernest Tubb & His Texas Troubadours - Hittin' The Road
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring a sensational live album from Ernest Tubb & His Texas Troubadours: "Hittin' The Road" (1965). On this release, we ...

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  • Added: Jan 11, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 270 - Buck Owens & His Buckeroos - Together Again/My Heart Skips A Beat
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring a classic example of the "Bakersfield Sound": Buck Owens & His Buckeroos' landmark "Together Again/My Heart Skips ...

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  • Added: Jan 18, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 271 - Clint Hasse - Inside Nashville
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring the debut album from Saint Louis' Clint Hasse: "Inside Nashville" (2017). With a voice that brings to mind Texas g...

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  • Added: Jan 26, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 272 - Darrell McCall - Lily Dale
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring what many consider one of the best releases for hard country singer Darrell McCall: "Lily Dale" (1977). The most s...

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  • Added: Feb 01, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 273 - Clint Black - Put Yourself In My Shoes
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring the sophomore album from Clint Black: "Put Yourself In My Shoes" (1990). Black's first album, "Killin' Time" (1989...

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  • Added: Feb 08, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 274 - Daryle Singletary - That's Why I Sing This Way
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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This week we lost one of this generation's purest traditional country's voices. At the age of only 46, Daryle Singletary passed away, leaving behin...

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  • Added: Feb 15, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 275 - Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes: Daryle Singletary
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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When George Jones asked the musical question, "who's gonna fill their shoes?", very often the answer involved folks like Daryle Singletary. But whe...

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  • Added: Feb 22, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 276 - All Request Show #1
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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Do you remember the days when you could call into your local radio station and make a request, or even a dedication? Well, in this week's episode, ...

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  • Added: Mar 01, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 277 - Stoney Edwards - Mississippi You're On My Mind
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're featuring "Mississippi You're On My Mind" (1975), a Capitol Records compilation of Stoney Edwards' early work on that...

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  • Added: Mar 08, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 278 - Teea Goans - Swing, Shuffle & Sway
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 the charming Teea Goans: "Swing, Shuffle & Sway" (2017). Although Goans grew up in a ...

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  • Added: Mar 16, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 279 - Cal Smith - Country Bumpkin
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring an oft-overlooked album from Cal Smith: "Country Bumpkin" (1974). The title track itself, of course, was Smith's b...

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  • Added: Mar 23, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 280 - Faron Young - Step Aside
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring an album that captures Faron Young at his very best: "Step Aside" (1970). Released at a particularly busy time for...

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  • Added: Mar 30, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 281 - Rocky King Band - Rocky King Band
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring the self-titled debut album from Texas dance band The Rocky King Band (2015). After having picked up the bug for t...

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  • Added: Apr 03, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 282 - The Reeves Brothers - King Of Country Music
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're featuring a gritty example of 21st century honky tonk from The Reeves Brothers: "King Of Country Music" (2017). Sons ...

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  • Added: Apr 12, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 283 - Darrell McCall - Lily Dale
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring what many consider one of the best releases for hard country singer Darrell McCall: "Lily Dale" (1977). The most s...

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  • Added: Apr 19, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:03
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 284 - Ray Price - Love Life
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring a Columbia concept album from "The Master" - Ray Price: "Love Life" (1964). Released after another highly successf...

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  • Added: Apr 26, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 285 - Paul Bogart - Leather
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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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: May 03, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 286 - Red Steagall & The Coleman County Cowboys - For All Our Cowboy Friends
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring a rodeo-themed album from ex-bull rider Red Steagall and his road band The Coleman County Cowboys: "For All Our Co...

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  • Added: May 10, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2

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