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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.
The Smithville Jamboree committee presents the 2024 Blue Blaze awardto Sister Sadie – photo courtesy of Dwayne Page/WJLE Radio Two members…
Kody Norris Show accept Blue Blaze award at the Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree – photo by Dwayne Page/WJLE radio Standing on stage…
Multi-Grammy nominated duo Dailey & Vincent were each honored at the 50th Annual Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree and Crafts Festival over the…
Rhonda Vincent after learning that she has been invited to join the Grand Ole Opry (February 29, 2020) Rhonda Vincent will…
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Reigning Country Music Association Musician of the Year Jenee Fleenor got her start in Nashville with bluegrass veteran Larry Cordle. The fiddling…
Rhonda Vincent was expecting to celebrate one of the biggest milestones of her life Tuesday night (March 24). The 8-time IBMA…
Most bluegrass bands are normally burning up the highway traveling to festivals and other venues this time of the year, but…
Sam Stout, President & Coordinator of the Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree and Shan Williams, Director of Marketing for the festival, present Ronnie Reno with…
Many performers who paint a portrait of their musical experience don’t rely on one color from their palette. They dab their…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music