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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.
It’s here! The 2023 World of Bluegrass has begun, with the larger part of the bluegrass industry currently assembling at the…
Bluegrass lovers throughout Kentucky are mourning the loss this week of beloved festival MC and radio host Ron Cornett, who died…
Curley Seckler and Willis Spears with The Nashville Grass Willis Spears, whose singing and guitar playing were remarkably similar to Lester…
The IBMA World of Bluegrass is fast approaching, and there are lots of things to consider when preparing for this sometimes…
Katie K Wrangles, the booking and management firm run by Katie Kirchner in Michigan, has announced that they will now be…
The IBMA Foundation, whose efforts consist of providing for the growth of bluegrass music worldwide through educational, fundraising, and charitable giving,…
Many congratulations to Jasper Lorentzen, bass player with The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, and his wife, Sofia, on the birth of their…
Karl Dieterichs with his wife, Jackie – photo courtesy Kim Dieterichs Karl F. Dieterichs, who inspired and gave service to generations…
Jeremy Chapman, mandolinist with The Chapmans and co-owner of The Acoustic Shoppe in Springfield, MO, has been selected to participate in…
Rick Faris has had quite a run in bluegrass music. Still a fairly young man, he has gone from playing in…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
