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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.
After 19 years of twice-annual concerts, promoters Glenn Williams and David Boley were in a quandary. Bad weather events and the…
Louisa Branscomb remembers the feeling of a different IBMA world. Walking along the banks of the Ohio river at a past…
As if I wasn’t conflicted already, Laurie Lewis had to fan the flames. The face of the Bill Monroe stared down…
Wednesday’s final showcase performance put the exclamation point on an evening that was decidedly bluegrass. Danny Paisley took the stage with…
It’s hard to tell if attendees to the Wednesday morning showcase were there for the talent or for the free brunch….
Harlan, Kentucky is likely mentioned in more bluegrass songs than any other place in the world. Any band comprised of residents…
Imagine that your little family band has been playing at churches and small local festivals for over a decade. Just as…
Fans of traditional bluegrass had good reason for optimism before the sound check was concluded for the Tuesday evening showcase featuring…
If there is an effort by the IBMA to “expand the tent” with the inclusion of more non-traditional bands, it was…
Watching Emma Hardin take the stage with her carbon-fiber cello was a solid clue that the assembled crowd was not about…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
