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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.
Did you know that we were on the cusp of the 3rd Annual Bluegrass Music Appreciation Day? It’s true. Starting in…
Steady readers of Bluegrass Today know that we have a special interest in young bluegrass artists and performers. It’s exciting to…
Doyle Lawson took the opportunity to note the 2nd annual Bluegrass Music Appreciation Day at the Christmas in the Smokies Bluegrass Festival in Pigeon…
We’ve written a few times recently about Lee Marcus, banjo picker and budding bluegrass impressario. He was the impetus behind seeking…
Lee Marcus, banjo player, songwriter and noted bluegrass evangelist, has started an online effort to have December 12 celebrated as International…
Here’s another change on the bluegrass band front. Scott Walker has been tapped to play banjo with Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa,…
Lee Marcus is the fine young banjo player with Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa, and starting a few weeks ago, an occasional…
The winners of the 2011 International Songwriting Competition have been announced, and first place in the Instrumental category was awarded to…
A solid bluegrass banjo instrumental has made it to the finals of the 2011 International Songwriting Competition. The tune is Gone…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music