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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.
Riley Gilbreath with Rhonda Vincent on the Grand Ole Opry – photo © Melody Hendrix This article is a contribution from Nancy Cardwell, former Executive Director of both the International Bluegrass Music Association and…
Jacob Flick, the talented young banjo player with Nothin’ Fancy, and his wife, Autumn, are celebrating the birth of their first…
This review of the latest project from The Petersens is a contribution from Matthew L. Todd. The Petersens released their newest…
Billy Blue Records has a single today from Caroline Owens, which combines a new song from Bob Minner with longtime bluegrass…
What Dolly Parton taught me about dreams, staying true to yourself, and making the most of what you’ve got. When Dolly…
Just ahead of his So Much For Goodbyes album release tomorrow, Billy Strings has released a music video for one of…
Liam Purcell on fiddle with The Castellows in Amsterdam When award-winning multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter Liam Purcell isn’t leading his own…
We shared last month the news that Alan Bibey had teamed up with Ronnie McCoury and Sierra Hull for a new…
Pickin’ Back Up, Luke Shamblin’s latest album, dropped Saturday for the Raleigh-based bluegrass artist and songwriter. This project is a return…
The Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, KS has posted the winners of their 2026 NewSong Showcase, highlighting original songs in 11…
There’s a lot going on with The Kevin Prater Band as the summer season begins to wind down. New music is…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
