| If That Ain't Country | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Anthony Smith |
| Cover: | Anthonysmith.jpg |
| Genre: | Country |
| Label: | Mercury Nashville |
| Producer: | Bobby Terry |
| Next Title: | Sunshine (EP) |
| Next Year: | 2009 |
If That Ain't Country is the debut studio album by American country music artist Anthony Smith. It was released in 2002 on Mercury Nashville Records as his only studio album. Three singles were released from it: the title track, followed by "John J. Blanchard" and "Half a Man". Respectively, these reached 26, 40 and 40 on the Hot Country Songs charts.
Two of this album's tracks were previously recorded by other artists: "John J. Blanchard" by Tommy Shane Steiner on his 2002 debut album Then Came the Night under the title "The Mind of John J. Blanchard", and "What Brothers Do" by Confederate Railroad from their 2001 album Unleashed. Confederate Railroad also released this song as a single that year. Two more would later be recorded by other artists as well. Sammy Kershaw recorded "Metropolis" on his 2003 album I Want My Money Back, as did Trace Adkins on his 2005 album Songs About Me, while Trisha Yearwood recorded "Who Invented the Wheel" on her 2005 album Jasper County. Kenny Rogers covered "Half a Man" on his 2006 album Water & Bridges.
Shelly Fabian of About.com gave the album a five-star review, saying in her review "With 12 awesome tracks and a wonderful baritone voice, Anthony Smith is decidedly modern while also having some 'outlaw' country tendencies."[1] Dan MacIntosh of Country Standard Time gave a positive review, saying that Smith "writes and sings songs with an expressively blues-y voice, voicing lyrics that incorporate plenty of humor and real heart."[2]
As listed in liner notes.[3]
| Chart (2002) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 26 | |
| U.S. Billboard Top Heatseekers | 16 |