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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.
Now that Ron Stewart is playing banjo with The Dan Tyminski Band, he is parting ways with his prized French fiddle…
I’ve had occasion this week to speak with both Alan Bibey and Wayne Benson, two of the premier mandolinists playing bluegrass…
Dailey & Vincent will be the guests on the next edition of Studio Special on XM Satellite Radio’s Bluegrass Junction. They…
The Carter Brothers (Danny and Tim) brought their eclectic bluegrass-fusion sound to The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour this week. They…
Gibson has posted an article on their web site about Grasstowne Dobro man Phil Leadbetter. The piece covers Phil’s early experiences…
Monday’s (3/3) edition of the Charlottesville, VA Daily Progress featured a lengthy article on Stelling Banjo Works, whose small shop production…
Washburn has announced the release of two new mandolin models, both designed to mimic the appearance of gently worn vintage instruments….
We posted last week that Punch Brothers would be appearing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on 2/29. The video…
We got a note yesterday from Suzanne Lawson asking us to remind everyone that the Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver video for…
The rock music blogosphere is buzzing with the news that Robert Plant has reportedly turned down the notion of a Led…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music