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These charts are compiled weekly from actual airplay reported by over 50 independent contributing Bluegrass DJ’s. Only songs less than 18 months from date of original release appear here.
A weekly look at the most played songs of the week on radio.
A monthly aggregate of the most played bluegrass songs of the month on radio.
Weekly radio favorites focusing on the intersection between progressive bluegrass & Americana.
Weekly rundown of the most played bluegrass gospel tracks on radio.
After 12 years in Raleigh, the World of Bluegrass stay in Chattanooga starting in 2025 might be a lot shorter. “It’s…
Becky Buller delivers the 2024 World of Bluegrass Keynote Address – photo © Frank Baker If IBMA gave an award for…
Jerry Salley has written songs in Nashville since 1982, long enough to witness major changes in country music, Music Row, and…
When IBMA made the surprise announcement last fall that 2024 would be the last year for World of Bluegrass in Raleigh,…
IBMA benefit concert at the Station Inn (12/11/23) – photo by David Morris More than 50 years after he helped create…
When the definitive history of bluegrass music is written, Rounder Records will play a sizable role, and deservedly so. The label…
Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway at the 2023 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards – photo © Frank Baker There was a sense…
Crying Uncle performs during the 2023 Momentum Award presentations – photo © Frank Baker There’s a cure for anyone who thinks…
Matt Glaser delivers the Keynote Address at the 2023 World of Bluegrass – photo © Frank Baker Matt Glaser, artistic director…
John Miller could do just about anything when it came to bluegrass. He played guitar, mandolin, and upright bass. He sang…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
