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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.
Rhonda Vincent shared this lovely remembrance of the late George Jones, which she has also published on her web site. I…
Our friends at Bandzoogle have shared another set of critical factors for artists and bands to consider when creating or managing…
This tribute to Earl Scruggs on the anniversary of his passing is a contribution from Jim Mills, a life-long student of…
This remembrance of Alvin Breeden, who passed away earlier this week, is a contribution from Geoff Stelling. Alvin played a Stelling…
This first-timer’s overview of the 2013 Joe Val festival is a contribution from Tara Linhardt, noted mandolinist, instructor, filmmaker and Guinness…
These fine photos of The Del McCoury Band were taken by Todd Powers at the Princess Theatre in Decatur, AL on…
This reflection on the Bluegrass Album band reunion in Asheville is a contribution from Alan Tompkins, prominent Texas bluegrass musician, impresario,…
This piece, which started as a series of questions for James Reams from Richard Thompson, is in its final form a…
Here’s another report from Greg Cahill on Special C’s ongoing tour of Ireland and the UK. We are having a wonderful…
Frank Baker was on hand when Gooseneck Rockers performed at The Holly Inn in Mount Holly Springs, PA this past weekend…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music