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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 Seldom Scene has revealed a new band logo, one that recalls the great John Duffey, who helped found the group…
The good folks with the IBMA Foundation have asked us to remind everyone that there is a June 1 deadlines coming…
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced two new Awards to recognize non-musical professionals who contribute mightily to our industry. Both…
Readers so enjoyed our feature last week on Earl Scruggs’ D-18 Martin guitar, that we thought we would post this report…
Multi-instrumentalist, Jerry Kearns, 77, of Mount Pleasant, NC passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, following a lengthy battle with cancer….
Last week I tried to break on-stage MC work down to basics to make the mission seem less daunting for anyone…
The Larry Stephenson Band has announced Matt Downing as their new guitar player, stepping in for Nick Dauphinais who held down…
Braxton Miller, Scott Napier, and Steve Mead Scott Napier recently shared a story with us that demonstrates the wonderful spirit of…
Thanks to a long term loan from the Grand Ole Opry, the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum now has…
Gloria Belle, a powerful second-generation bluegrass vocalist and instrumentalist, probably best known for stints with Jimmy Martin, passed away on May…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
