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.


343 Pieces

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Ep. 369 - Jean Shepard - Slippin' Away
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're featuring Jean Shepard's return to form: "Slippin' Away" (1973). Absent from the Top 5 since 1964, Shepard enjoyed a ...

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  • Added: Dec 12, 2019
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 368 - All Faron!
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're taking the time to remember the almost unrivalled charisma, vocal versatility and showmanship of Faron Young. We've s...

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  • Added: Dec 06, 2019
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 367 - 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: Nov 29, 2019
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
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
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
  • Purchases: 3
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
  • Purchases: 3
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. 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. 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
  • 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
  • Purchases: 2
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. 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
  • 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. 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
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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
  • Purchases: 2
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. 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. 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. 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
  • Purchases: 2
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
  • Purchases: 2

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