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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.
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I apologize that I’m not able to bring you a new column this week. Rather than get ChatGPT to write one,…
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In today’s competitive environment it’s hard to break through the barriers when it comes to airplay and sales. Some choose the…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music