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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.
Perhaps Tom Warlick lacks precision in his timeline, but there can be little doubt that the Briarhoppers influenced Bill Monroe. I…
I first met Butch in Las Vegas around 1979. We were both in the gaming business. Butch was a crap dealer…
20+ years ago I was playing guitar in a lounge band in Vegas and working a day job too. I struck…
I was fortunate enough to have attended a few of Butch’s performances and had 2 or 3 chance meetings with him…
I do remember Butch Baldassari from July 1992 @ the Mineral Bluegrass Festival, when he was playing along with Glen Duncan…
thats right we are playing every thursday night @ pucketts in franklin every thursday night 7p til 8.30p rickyreece/ronrigsby/fredduggin/johnnybellar/bennybolin/FASTFORWARD bluegrass/comedy/gospel/fast paced…
I’m am very sorry to report that mandolin legend, Butch Baldassari passed away yesterday, January 10. Here is his obituary from…
Good day everyone, Hope this message finds you all well. Today I posted 2 lessons. www.youtube.com/user/studio607productions Both lessons teach “Six White…
Rockahock Campgrounds wil be hosting their 5th Annual “James King” Bluegrass Festival June 25-27, 2009. Three days of live bluegrass music…
http://www.granvillemuseum.com/index.htm?id=14125 Up coming groups Sutton Store Events Schedule EACH SATURDAY NIGHT “SUTTON OLE TIME MUSIC HOUR” Tennessee’s Best Bluegrass Bands Different…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
