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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.
John Reischman & The Jaybirds, the premiere bluegrass act from the Pacific Northwest, have a new album hitting this week, On…
Jim Nunally, a San Francisco Bay Area native, has enjoyed a varied musical journey, not only as a musician, but as…
Greetings from the Augusta Heritage Center’s Bluegrass Week in Elkins, WV. Music camps are usually tons of fun for both instructors…
Kim Robins, recently signed with Pinecastle Records and boasting of a new album, Raining In Baltimore, just released, is now on…
Lonesome Meadow at the 2017 Marshall Bluegrass Festival – photo © Bill Warren Friday and Saturday were filled with music and…
Here’s an idea that’s long overdue: A writing contest that focuses on instrumental numbers in the bluegrass and old-time traditions. The…
In the thirty-plus years since its founding, Bluegrass Express has developed a steady following throughout the Midwest, winning over audiences with…
Below is our official press release about receiving the Distinguished Achievement Award this year from the IBMA. Other publications and organizations…
For the past few years, Airplay Direct has been a crucial part of the radio distribution efforts of bluegrass artists, labels,…
Over this past weekend, the 2017 Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass Music was awarded to Scott Vestal….
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
