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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.
Traditional acoustic music has always been known for its superbly simple melodies and lyrics that tell a story. Many of these…
Last week’s column about Facebook fan pages generated a few reader questions, and I wanted to field those before moving on…
The Wilder Flower, an eclectic and especially talented young string band from the Carolinas, has announced the addition of guitarist, vocalist,…
Maryland Public Television has announced an August 2 broadcast and livestream event, during which they will debut Sweet Appalachia: The Story…
Cutter & Cash at the 2026 Industrial Strength Summer Fest – photo © Bill Warren The second Industrial Strength Summer Fest…
Carly Pearce with Dan Tyminski and Molly Tuttle – photo © Dove Shore Highly-awarded country artist Carly Pearce is tracing out…
The Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, VA, tasked with the preservation and continuance of the old time country music introduced to…
Chris Jones & The Night Drivers at the 2026 Frankfort Bluegrass Festival – photo © Jerry Czupryn This report, and photos,…
Chris Mullins is the visionary behind northern California’s Newtime Stringband, and an experienced educator both in the classroom on online. With…
Just off her time as lead vocalist with Crandall Creek, Carly Greer is kicking off a solo career with a new…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
