Radio Padova Country

In a country more famous for opera than pedal steel, Radio Padova Country is a bold anomaly. This Italian station plays nothing but country music - and it's serious about it. You'll hear the classics: Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Hank Williams. But the programmers dig deeper, pulling in contemporary artists like Sturgill Simpson and Brandi Carlile. The Italian commentary between tracks adds a surreal charm; imagine a thick Padovan accent introducing 'Jolene'. The 192kbps stream preserves every banjo pluck. It's not America's country, but it's authentic in its own way. The station clearly knows i…