Throw on your best Stetson – NO ENCORE is finally going country.

Is it in honour of the 'Garth Brooks is coming back to Ireland' rumours? Is it a nod to Lil Nas X and our album review this week? Or do Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick just want to raise an undetermined bottle of beer high in the direction of the compelling best – and the dirt worst – of country and western music?

Saddle up and find out, sure. 

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ACT ONE (2:53): A busy news section takes in feuds in the form of The Smiths vs Rick Astley and Machine Gun Kelly vs Corey Taylor but there's also time for the wonderful Ivor Novellos, emotional words from Ice-T, and some strange espionage.

ACT TWO (22:20): TikTok sensation turned pop culture icon Lil Nas X has delivered his debut album MONTERO. Is it time to take him seriously?

ACT THREE (36:41): Grab the nearest cowboy or cowgirl – it's time for our Top 5 Country Songs – Best (Craig) and Worst (Dave). 

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