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. 296 - Jack Guthrie - His Greatest Songs
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're remembering a name that is too often left out of conversations about western swing: Jack Guthrie. Our feature album t...

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  • Added: Jul 19, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 295 - 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: Jul 12, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 294 - 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: Jul 05, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 293 - Randy Travis - Old 8x10
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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This week we're featuring the follow-up to one of the biggest selling albums of the 80s: Randy Travis' "Old 8x10" (1988). It was of course the answ...

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  • Added: Jun 28, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 292 - Skeets McDonald - Call Me Skeets!
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring some of the best early 60s honky tonk you've never heard: from the chronically underrated Skeets McDonald, our fea...

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  • Added: Jun 21, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 291 - Jim Owen - A Song For Us All: A Salute To Hank Williams
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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This week, we get Hankified. All the songs included in this week's show are by or about the lanky, hollow-eyed hillbilly Shakespeare from Montgomer...

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  • Added: Jun 14, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 290 - Scott Southworth - Hey Hillbilly Singer!
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode we're featuring a sensational album from Nashville-based songsmith Scott Southworth: "Hey Hillbilly Singer!" (2018). After playing ...

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  • Added: Jun 06, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 289 - Charley Pride - From Me To You
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring a hot album from Country Charley Pride: "To All My Wonderful Fans: From Me To You" (1970). That's the long title, ...

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  • Added: May 31, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 288 - Kitty Wells - Queen Of Honky Tonk Street
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Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode we're featuring a 1967 album by Country Queen Kitty Wells: "Queen Of Honky Tonk Street". Even though her sales were down at this po...

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  • Added: May 23, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 287 - Garth Brooks - Garth Brooks (Self Titled)
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode we're featuring the debut record of a fresh-faced 27-year-old Oklahoma boy singing good country music: "Garth Brooks" (Self Titled)...

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  • Added: May 17, 2018
  • Length: 02:54:00
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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
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Ep. 285 - Paul Bogart - Leather
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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
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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
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Ep. 283 - Darrell McCall - Lily Dale
From: Sean Hickey
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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
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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
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Ep. 281 - Rocky King Band - Rocky King Band
From: Sean Hickey
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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
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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
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Ep. 279 - Cal Smith - Country Bumpkin
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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
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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. 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

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