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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.
Here’s the irony of being asked to write about the highlights of Earl Scruggs’ career as king of the banjo and…
Editor’s Note: This essay traces a song from the initial idea to the recording and first public performance. We would be…
IBMA President and Chairman of the Board Stan Zdonik says improving IBMA’s financial health “will be the driving criterion” behind all…
When it comes to contemporary bluegrass Gospel, the standards against which all others get measured are Paul Williams and the Victory…
There are a couple of broad hints that suggest listeners are in for something different on the new EP from Stetson…
When I met Jim Hurst for the first time last summer, I was almost surprised to discover he has just two…
In a long day of great music and great moments at Sunday’s benefit concert in Roanoke for Herschel and Joyce Sizemore,…
Forget the groundhog and his dismal forecast of six more weeks of winter. I saw a sure sign Sunday night that…
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of occasional articles about the future of IBMA. This story contains many…
Clay Hess has his new band in place and is booking shows for the upcoming festival season. Clay handled lead guitar…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
