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. 256 - Stonewall Jackson - The Exciting Stonewall Jackson
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode we're featuring a Stonewall Jackson album of previously released material on the Harmony label: The Exciting Stonewall Jackson (196...

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  • Added: Oct 12, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:01
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 255 - Faron Young - Occasional Wife
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring a 1970 album from one of country music's smoothest honky tonk voices , Faron Young: "Occasional Wife". While still...

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  • Added: Oct 06, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 254 - Sons Of The Palomino - Sons Of The Palomino
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're featuring a 2017 project by Nashville supergroup Sons Of The Palomino - their self titled debut, in fact. Spearheaded...

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  • Added: Sep 28, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 253 - Charlie Walker - Honky Tonkin' With Charlie Walker
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this week's episode, we're featuring one of the finest collections of straight-ahead honky tonk music that I've ever heard: "Honky Tonkin' With ...

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  • Added: Sep 21, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 252 - Freddie Hart - Trip To Heaven
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring a top notch album from Freddie Hart: "Trip To Heaven" (1973). It spawned only one single - the title track - which...

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  • Added: Sep 14, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 251 - Ricky Van Shelton - Loving Proof
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring a ballad-driven album from Ricky Van Shelton: "Loving Proof" (1988). Shelton's second album, this release sold ove...

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  • Added: Sep 07, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 250 - Dave Dudley - Listen Betty, I'm Singing Your Song
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring a classic Dave Dudley album: "Listen Betty, I'm Singing Your Song" (1971). Dudley himself contributed just under h...

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  • Added: Aug 31, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 249 - Kitty Wells - Queen Of Honky Tonk Street
From: Sean Hickey
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: Aug 24, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
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Ep. 248 - Curtis Grimes - Undeniably Country
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring a 2016 release from Texas sensation Curtis Grimes: "Undeniably Country" (2016). Known for his Texas Country/Red Di...

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  • Added: Aug 17, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 247 - Loretta Lynn - When The Tingle Becomes A Chill
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring a mid-70s release from Loretta Lynn: "When The Tingle Becomes A Chill" (1976). With the MCA marketing machine behi...

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  • Added: Aug 11, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 246 - Jake Penrod - Out Of Control
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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ENCORE: In this episode, we're featuring the latest EP from East Texas' own Jake Penrod: "Out Of Control". Early on in his career, Jake made his ma...

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  • Added: Aug 03, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 245 - Joni Harms - After All
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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ENCORE: In this episode, we're featuring a 2004 album from Oregon cowgirl Joni Harms: "After All". Having written or co-written all 13 tracks on th...

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  • Added: Jul 27, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 244 - Johnny Bush - Here Comes The World Again
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring a hard country album from Johnny Bush: "Here Comes The World Again" (1973). After having served in Ray Price's and...

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  • Added: Jul 21, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 243 - Merle Haggard - If We Make It Through December
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring a very eclectic Merle Haggard album: "If We Make It Through December" (1974). Featuring only three songs written b...

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  • Added: Jul 13, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 242 - Porter Wagoner - The Thin Man From West Plains
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring a twangy album from Porter Wagoner: "The Thin Man From West Plains" (1965). The title alludes to Porter's lanky fr...

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  • Added: Jul 06, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 241 - Ron Williams - The Longer You're Gone
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring the second album from one of country's most unique baritones: Ron Williams, "The Longer You're Gone" (2009). Ron W...

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  • Added: Jun 30, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 240 - Connie Smith - Just One Time
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode we're featuring an album from the marvellous Connie Smith - released towards the end of her time at RCA: "Just One Time" (1971). Fo...

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  • Added: Jun 23, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 239 - Alan Jackson - Don't Rock The Jukebox
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode we're featuring the album that cemented Alan Jackson as a bona fide 90s country superstar: "Don't Rock The Jukebox" (1991). It sold...

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  • Added: Jun 16, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 238 - John Anderson - I Just Came Home To Count The Memories
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring an early album from John Anderson: "I Just Came Home To Count The Memories" (1982). On the Warner Brothers label, ...

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  • Added: Jun 09, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 237 - Moe Bandy - Cowboys Ain't Supposed To Cry
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring a Moe Bandy album from the height of his solo success: "Cowboys Ain't Supposed To Cry" (1978). Before his duets wi...

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  • Added: Jun 02, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:02
  • Purchases: 1

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