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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.
Clay Hess may be one of the leading unsung heroes in bluegrass music. He plays all the instruments and sings all…
Pinecastle Records has released a music video for their current single from The Clay Hess Band, Cold and Lonely. The track…
When Clay Hess launched his record label, 7flat Records, he really intended it for distributing the music he would record with…
The Clay Hess Band has released the first single from their upcoming album, coinciding with the band’s appearances at the SPBGMA…
Pinecastle Records has signed bluegrass singer, songwriter, and powerhouse flatpicker Clay Hess to the label. A new record with his Clay…
The Clay Hess Band has announced that Brady Wallen will begin touring with them on banjo, effective immediately. Brady is from…
Thanks to Stacey Wright, who captured these images at last weekend’s Miami Valley Brewfest in Miamisburg, OH. This was their second…
Clay Hess and Tim Shelton, a pair of noted Ohio grassers, have announced their intention to tour together in 2017. They…
The Clay Hess Band will have a new look for the 2016 season. Nick Keen left the group in 2015, to…
I have found that while what happens on the stages and showcases is definitely an important part of IBMA, but I…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music