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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.
Merle Monroe made a huge splash in the bluegrass world back in 2019 with the release of their debut album, Back…
Mount Airy Bluegrass & Old Time Fiddlers Convention – photo by Mark T Brown Some of the most cherished traditions for…
It had been over three years since I had the opportunity to see Larry Sparks live, when I attended his concert…
Enduring 50 years as a professional bluegrass musician is an incredible accomplishment. Not many pickers or singers can say that they…
There’s plenty to like on Starry Southern Nights, the debut album from New England-based group, Rock Hearts. Though the record comes in…
Like many other music venues across the country, the COVID-19 pandemic left Meadowgreen Appalachian Music Park in limbo. The park, which…
Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers is one of the most consistent bands in bluegrass music. Whenever they release an album,…
When you’re a legendary banjo player and have accumulated a whole room full of spare banjo parts over the years, what…
I’m always intrigued by an all-original bluegrass album. We have a strong tradition in bluegrass of recycling older material – lyrics,…
After spending a decade defunct, the “Mastertone” banjo is back, and it’s no longer a Gibson. Wayne Rogers of Gold Tone…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
