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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.
Last month, I was taken by a photo on Missy Raines’ Facebook page showing her playing bass onstage at the Birchmere…
Surely one of the most interesting new groups to emerge this year is Northern Ireland’s The Roots Revival, who blend many…
The Jesse Alexander Band opened the Friday festivities at the Christmas in the Smokies Bluegrass Festival. They are a family band…
Here’s a nice Merry Christmas gift from the Reno and Harrell Band, made up of the sons of the original Don…
2017 has been an excellent year for Alice Gerrard. The most significant aspect is her induction in Raleigh, North Carolina, with…
As any devoted radio listener knows, bluegrass DJs are a diverse group. From hometown stations featuring local bands and keeping it…
Thursday at Bluegrass Christmas in the Smokies held a number of its own surprises. NewTown kicked off the day’s entertainment with…
FY5 from Colorado has released a new video, a live performance of a song from their upcoming album called Charlie Schumacher….
The Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America has announced Larry Stephenson as the 2018 inductee into their Hall…
Monroe Crossing also has a new Christmas project released this holiday season. It’s called Winter Wonderland, and as a band from…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
