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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.
Our UK correspondent, Richard F. Thompson, shares this review. Claire Lynch has recorded five CDs for the Rounder label previously. The…
Our UK correspondent, Richard F Thompson, shares this review. Cedar Hill is renowned for its adherence to the ultra-traditional style of…
Our UK correspondent, Richard F Thompson, remembers Benny Williams, and recounts his long, and largely unheralded career in bluegrass and country…
Our UK correspondent, Richard F Thompson, shares this review of a CD he found to be especially worthy. Red Henry has…
I have just received my copy of the Bluegrass Calendar 2008 and noticed two ‘extras’ that weren’t apparent from the earlier…
Thanks to Richard F. Thompson for putting together this lovely remembrance of Red Shipley. Robert Grant ‘Red’ Shipley: September 4, 1937…
The Clyde, North Carolina-based quintet Balsam Range has just announced the release of their debut CD, Marching Home. The band comprises…
The Bluegrass Calendar 2008 is now available from Bluegrass Productions of Virginia, and can be purchased on-line via the website. I…
Fans of Red Allen’s music will be delighted to learn that there is to be a book published about him shortly….
Richard Thompson has a put together a fine report on the renaming ceremonies in Bristol honoring WCYB. Gary Reid of Copper…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
