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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.
The Del McCoury Band after a set at the 2025 Red, White & Bluegrass – photo © Laura Tate Ridge Laura…
This report and photos from the inaugural Norris Creek Pig Pickin’ festival is a contribution from Laura Tate Ridge. When I…
Fiddle phenom Jim VanCleve asked us to share this message regarding his musical plans post Mountain Heart. Since the public disclosure…
This review is a contribution from Ivor Trueman. Italy’s Ruben & Matt and The Truffle Valley Boys, play 1950’s style bluegrass,…
Henhouse Prowlers have returned to Africa on another cultural exchange mission for the US government. This report of their time in…
Henhouse Prowlers have returned to Africa on another cultural exchange mission for the US government. Here is a report from banjo…
Thanks to Mike Kelly for this batch of photos from the first Rocky Top Bluegrass Festival in the newly-renamed Rocky Top,…
Martha Adcock shared this report of the horrifying car crash she and Eddie were in over this past weekend. Both vehicles…
This bluegrass story of coincidence and kismet comes from the Queen of Bluegrass herself, Rhonda Vincent, about how she came to…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
