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.


389 Pieces

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Ep. 347 - Ray Sanders - Feelin' Good Is Easy
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're featuring the first solo album from Kentucky-born Ray Sanders: "Feelin' Good Is Easy" (1969). During his college year...

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  • Added: Jul 09, 2019
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 348 - Highway 101 - Bing Bang Boom
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're featuring the fourth and final album on Warner for 80s twangers Highway 101: "Bing Bang Boom" (1991). "Bing Bang Boom...

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  • Added: Jul 19, 2019
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 349 - Jerry Webb - Red Lips & Honky Tonks
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're featuring a hardcore Texas country album from Jerry Webb: "Red Lips & Honky Tonks" (2007). Originally hailing from We...

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  • Added: Jul 25, 2019
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 350 - Cal Smith - I've Found Someone Of My Own
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're featuring the first hit album for Cal Smith: "I've Found Someone Of My Own" (1972). After several years as rhythm gui...

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  • Added: Aug 02, 2019
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 351 - Porter Wagoner - The Carroll County Accident
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring an album from Porter Wagoner put out at the peak of his powers: "The Carroll County Accident" (1969). His sy...

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  • Added: Aug 08, 2019
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 352 - Jeff Brown - Wanderin' Man
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're featuring an all-Aussie release from Queensland's Jeff Brown: "Wanderin' Man" (2016). This is the first time we've fe...

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  • Added: Aug 16, 2019
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 353 - Billy Joe Shaver - I'm Just An Old Chunk Of Coal
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're featuring the hardscrabble, renegade raconteur Billy Joe Shaver's Columbia debut: "I'm Just An Old Chunk Of Coal" (19...

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  • Added: Aug 23, 2019
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 354 - Conway Twitty - I've Already Loved You In My Mind
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 tail end of Conway Twitty's hard country period: "I've Already Loved You In My Mind" (197...

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  • Added: Aug 30, 2019
  • Length: 05:48:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 355 - 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: Sep 06, 2019
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 356 - Hank Thompson - Hank Thompson & Friends
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring an all-star duet album from Hank Thompson: "Hank Thompson & Friends" (2018). Originally released on Curb Rec...

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  • Added: Sep 13, 2019
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 357 - The Hanson Family - Rhythm Rides Again
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're featuring a 2019 release from Oregon's The Hanson Family: "Rhythm Rides Again". Packed full of "western swing, cowboy...

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  • Added: Sep 20, 2019
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 358 - 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 27, 2019
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 359 - Ricky Skaggs - Highways & Heartaches
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're featuring what remains Ricky Skaggs' only US platinum album, "Highways & Heartaches" (1982). A magnificent sophomore ...

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  • Added: Oct 04, 2019
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 360 - Reba McEntire - My Kind Of Country
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're featuring Reba McEntire's second album for MCA: "My Kind Of Country" (1984). After being plucked from the rodeo arena...

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  • Added: Oct 11, 2019
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 361 - 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: Oct 17, 2019
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 362 - Tony Booth - The Key's In The Mailbox
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring the first Capitol LP for the booming baritone of Tony Booth: "The Key's In The Mailbox" (1972). Born in Florida, B...

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  • Added: Oct 25, 2019
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 363 - Herschel Parker
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're shining the spotlight on just one of the many singers who made up the local fabric of country music nationwide. These...

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  • Added: Nov 01, 2019
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 364 - Peggy Sue - Dynamite!
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're featuring the first album from Peggy Sue Wells, "Dynamite!" (1969). Famously the younger sister of Loretta Lynn and t...

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  • Added: Nov 08, 2019
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 365 - Marty Robbins - Good 'N Country
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're featuring Marty Robbins' third album (of four) for MCA Records: "Good 'N Country" (1974). After twenty years, Columbi...

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  • Added: Nov 15, 2019
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 366 - Cal Smith - I've Found Someone Of My Own
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're featuring the first hit album for Cal Smith: "I've Found Someone Of My Own" (1972). After several years as rhythm gui...

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  • Added: Nov 22, 2019
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3

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