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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.
In an earlier article, John Lawless detailed the relationship between Rudy Jones and Billy Samford, and Billy keeping the Rudy Jones…
Russell Moore at the Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival (March 2022) – photo by Eric Popp The spring Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival for…
Lonesome River Band at the 2022 Florida Classic – photo © Bill Warren The Florida Classic – classic bluegrass, classic country,…
Dan Tyminski Band at the 2022 Florida Classic – photo © Bill Warren Thursday dawned warm and sunny for the 2022…
Po’ Ramblin’ Boys at the Spring 2022 Palatka Bluegrass Festival – photo © Bill Warren The Palatka Bluegrass Festival had nearly…
Deeper Shade of Blue at the 2022 Palatka Bluegrass Festival – photo © Bill Warren The Rodeheaver Boys Ranch is one…
Alistair McCubbin with the Freighliners at “Dam” Smoker BBQ in Eustis, FL – photo © Bill Warren We had crossed paths with…
The Friday show at YeeHaw kicked off with two Florida bands. The first – Sandy Back Porch – is from the…
The Farm Hands at the 2022 YeeHaw Music Fest – photo © Bill Warren The 2022 YeeHaw Music Fest kicked off…
We found another of Florida’s bluegrass gems this past Friday night, J.T.’s Bluegrass in Titusville. J.T. Shealy has promoted shows in…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music