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.


370 Pieces

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Ep. 396 - The Man Behind The Music: Roger Springer
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're focusing on "The Man Behind The Music": the prolific songwriting talent and success of Oklahoma's Roger Springer. A di...

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  • Added: Jun 19, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 395 - Vern Gosdin - Out Of My Heart
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring Vern Gosdin's final charting album on Columbia: "Out Of My Heart" (1991). Already into his 50s by the time c...

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  • Added: Jun 12, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 394 - Little Darlin' Records b/w The Homesteaders - A New Frontier
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode it's all Little Darlin' Records. Every single song you'll hear was recorded for Aubrey Mayhew's independent Little Darlin' l...

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  • Added: Jun 05, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 393 - The Country Gentlemen - Joe's Last Train
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're featuring a sensational album from bluegrass progressives The Country Gentlemen: "Joe's Last Train" (1976). The Gents...

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  • Added: May 29, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 392 - Conway Twitty - Play, Guitar Play
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring another huge album from Conway Twitty: "Play, Guitar Play" (1977). There were two singles and two obligatory...

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  • Added: May 22, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 391 - George Strait - Beyond The Blue Neon
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring another ultra-consistent album from George Strait: "Beyond The Blue Neon" (1989). Over Strait's career (espe...

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  • Added: May 14, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 390 - Johnny Bond - The Very Best Of Johnny Bond
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring an excellent compilation on Johnny Bond: "The Very Best Of Johnny Bond" (1998). Strangely, of the seventeen ...

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  • Added: May 07, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 389 - Merle Haggard - Blue Jungle
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring Merle Haggard's first album for the 1990s and his first for his new label, Curb: "Blue Jungle" (1990). After...

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  • Added: May 01, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 388 - David Houston - Where Love Used To Live/My Woman's Good To Me
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring a typical David Houston album from his Epic heyday: "Where Love Used To Live/My Woman's Good To Me" (1969). ...

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  • Added: Apr 24, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 387 - Vernon Oxford - If I Had My Wife To Love Over
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring a hardcore country album from Vernon Oxford: "If I Had My Wife To Love Over" (1979). If you didn't know you ...

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  • Added: Apr 17, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 386 - Red Steagall - Hang On Feelin'
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring a 1978 album for Texas icon Red Steagall: "Hang On Feelin'". Recorded and released during a period of contin...

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  • Added: Apr 10, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 385 - 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: Apr 03, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 384 - Johnny Bush & The Bandoleros - Live! At Dance Town USA
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring a slice of Texas dancehall music at it's best from Johnny Bush & The Bandoleros: "Live! At Dance Town USA" (...

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  • Added: Mar 27, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 383 - 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: Mar 20, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 382 - Rose Maddox - Reckless Love & Bold Adventure
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring a 1977 album from the clear and resonant vocal of Rose Maddox: "Reckless Love & Bold Adventure". A suitably ...

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  • Added: Mar 13, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 381 - 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: Mar 06, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 380 - 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: Feb 28, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 379 - Merlin Gene - People, Places & Things
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're featuring a 2018 album for RFD-TV personality Merlin Gene, "People, Places & Things". With the first season of the po...

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  • Added: Feb 21, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 378 - Conway Twitty - Play, Guitar Play
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring another huge album from Conway Twitty: "Play, Guitar Play" (1977). There were two singles and two obligatory...

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  • Added: Feb 13, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 377 - Merle Haggard - Blue Jungle
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring Merle Haggard's first album for the 1990s and his first for his new label, Curb: "Blue Jungle" (1990). After...

Bought by KSRQ and RadioFreePalmer


  • Added: Feb 07, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2

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