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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 Vancouver combo known as The Lonesome Town Painters — Angelo Eidse (guitar, vocals), Patrick Bartel (banjo, vocals), Jeremy Freeman (mandolin,…
It goes without saying that bluegrass is part of a timeless tradition that’s been carried forward from one generation to the…
When is a supergroup not a supergroup? Answer: when they eschew any serious suggestion that they are. Consequently, when a gathering…
Anders Beck and Greensky Bluegrass at Shagbark Farm in Michigan (7/16/21) – photo © Bryan Bolea Greensky Bluegrass straddles two worlds,…
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Some artists are recognized for their prowess and proficiency. That’s natural of course. However, there are also the rarified few who…
It’s hardly surprising that those who are most fervent about the basics of bluegrass should be those who reside in the…
Curtailed from touring by the pandemic, multi-instrumentalists Mark Schatz and Bryan McDowell, both former members of the Claire Lynch Band, opted…
You would expect that any group of musicians who refer to themselves as Bent Mountain would stay true to that handle…
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Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
