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. 416 - 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...

Bought by KYUK, RadioFreePalmer, and KSRQ


  • Added: Nov 05, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 415 - Mac Wiseman - The Lost Album
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring a slice of Mac Wiseman's country and bluegrass history that spent almost forty years in the vaults of Capito...

Bought by KYUK, RadioFreePalmer, and KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 30, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 414 - Johnny Bush - 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" (...

Bought by KYUK, RadioFreePalmer, and KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 23, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 413 - Mel Tillis - Love Revival
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring yet another sterling album from Mel Tillis: "Love Revival" (1976). After a stint in the US Air Force and mov...

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  • Added: Oct 16, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 412 - Rex Allen, Jr. - Ridin' High
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring a sterling album from the son of a western legend in Rex Allen, Jr.: "Ridin' High" (1976). His Daddy was Rex...

Bought by KSRQ and RadioFreePalmer


  • Added: Oct 09, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 411 - Alecia Nugent - The Old Side Of Town
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring the debut country record for Louisiana's Alecia Nugent: "The Old Side Of Town" (2020). After three top-notch...

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  • Added: Oct 02, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 410 - Leona Williams - That Williams Girl, Leona
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring the debut album from Missouri's Leona Williams: "That Williams Girl, Leona" (1970). As a young woman in St. ...

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  • Added: Sep 25, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 409 - 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: Sep 18, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 408 - The Reeves Brothers - The Last Honky Tonk
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring a 2020 release from The Reeves Brothers: "The Last Honky Tonk". Distilling the best of 70s country down to a...

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  • Added: Sep 10, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 407 - Hank Thompson & The Brazos Valley Boys - At The Golden Nugget
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring an irresistible live album from Hank Thompson & The Brazos Valley Boys: "At The Golden Nugget" (1961). Recor...

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  • Added: Sep 03, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 406 - 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: Aug 28, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 405 - 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: Aug 21, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 404 - JD Crowe & The New South - Lefty's Old Guitar
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring the first album in seven years for JD Crowe & The New South: "Lefty's Old Guitar" (2006). Never one to be ru...

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  • Added: Aug 13, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 403 - Larry Ballard - Honky Tonk Heaven Is A Hell Of A Place To Be
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring the second album (of three) for Michigan's Larry Ballard: "Honky Tonk Heaven Is A Hell Of A Place To Be" (19...

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  • Added: Aug 07, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 402 - Kitty Wells & Red Foley - Together Again
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's show we're featuring a duet album that time forgot - Kitty Wells & Red Foley and their "comeback" LP on Decca: "Together Again" (196...

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  • Added: Jul 31, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 401 - 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: Jul 23, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 400 - Bakersfield Birthday Bash!
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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This week we're celebrating 400 episodes (!) of the show by playing a stack of that twangy, steel-rich brand of country music known as The Bakersfi...

Bought by KFCF FM, KSRQ, and RadioFreePalmer


  • Added: Jul 17, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ep. 399 - Moe Bandy - Motel Matches
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring a mid-80s album on for the always-country Moe Bandy: "Motel Matches" (1984). Bandy made traditional country ...

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  • Added: Jul 10, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 398 - Rex Allen, Jr. - Ridin' High
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring a sterling album from the son of a western legend in Rex Allen, Jr.: "Ridin' High" (1976). His Daddy was Rex...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer and KSRQ


  • Added: Jul 02, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 397 - Daryle Singletary - Ain't It The Truth
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode we're featuring the third and final album on Giant Records for Daryle Singletary: "Ain't It The Truth" (1998). One of the 90...

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  • Added: Jun 26, 2020
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2

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