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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.
Small Town Heroes is something of a departure for Tennessee-based Valerie Smith. It’s the first album with the latest iteration of…
This review of Join The Jam is a contribution from Deanie Richardson, fiddler with Sister Sadie, and prominent session player and…
The Leadership Bluegrass Class of 2017 – photo by Alane Anno The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the names of…
In the past year and a half, WBCM-Radio Bristol has been offering a unique listening experience for everyone tuning in, whether…
Bluegrass lovers in the state of Florida are fortunate to have Ernie and Debi Evans on their team. The two are…
Peter Rowan performs at the 2017 Suwannee Spring Reunion Festival (3/25/17) – photo by Brian Paul Swenk The final day of…
Karl Shiflett & Big Country Show at the March 2017 Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival – photo by Bill Warren Joe…
Perhaps the only thing better than enjoying live bluegrass by some of your favorite artists, is witnessing those artists perform in…
Buddy Pendleton in 2008 – photo © Jake Penchansky Beloved southwest Virginia fiddler Buddy Pendleton passed away on March 24. He…
Backline Bluegrass, 1st prize winners in the 2017 RenoFest Band Competition The contest winners from this year’s RenoFest in Hartsville, SC…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
