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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.
This Saturday, the Grand Ole Opry celebrates the 75th birthday of bluegrass music. It’s certainly a cause for celebration. But, for…
I’ve never celebrated Thanksgiving in my own home. That means 64 holidays at my parents, my in-laws, a West Coast dinner…
When one of the hottest bluegrass acts signs with arguably the hottest bluegrass label, can anyone really be surprised? It seemed…
I miss seeing friends in person, and stumbling across some incredible hallway and hotel room jams, but IBMA’s virtual World of…
Singers and pickers are the most visible stars in bluegrass, but as with any venture, much of the work and preparation…
One of the great mysteries of bluegrass – how so many different bluegrass charts come up with such divergent results –…
The announcement of the Momentum Awards for newer performers has been a highlight of my World of Bluegrass experience in recent…
Usually, the start of the week at IBMA’s World of Bluegrass means it’s time to pick through the finger food –…
Monday should have been a lifetime highlight for John Cowan and other members of the New Grass Revival as they videotaped…
Sam Bush – photo by Shelly Swanger Fifty years ago this month, in Louisville, KY, 19-year-old Sam Bush joined the Bluegrass…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
