A1 Radio

A1 Radio is a rarity - a country music station in the Netherlands. It's not trying to be Nashville. This is Dutch country, with its own flavor. The playlists mix American classics like Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton with local artists you won't hear on American radio. The presenters speak Dutch, so there's a local touch. The station streams at 256kbps, sounding crisp and clean. The morning show drags a bit with too much chatter, but the midday blocks are solid country gold. If you're homesick for the American south but stuck in Amsterdam, this works. Or if you just want to hear pedal steel over…