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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 IBMA Foundation has announced their 2nd annual Strings for Dreams raffle to benefit the organization’s charitable and educational efforts. This…
Mark Newton has been a presence in bluegrass music for most of his life, starting out playing with his father’s group…
There was interesting response to last week’s discussion about naming bands after their “hit” songs. One grammar specialist thought it should…
Bobby Atkins, veteran banjo player and singerof roughly 60 years’ experience playing bluegrass and country music, passed away on Sunday, March…
Sally Sandker has announced today that she has accepted an E-6 position in the US Navy to take the guitar/vocal spot…
Josh Grigsby and County Line, a rising traditional bluegrass band from Virginia’s Northern Neck, has announced the addition of Taylor Parks…
On last weekend’s Huckabee show, which airs on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), TV news anchor Doug McKelway joined host Mike…
The DC Bluegrass Union has chosen today, the birthday of the late guitarist Orrin Star, to announce the first recipient of…
The recipients of the 2021 Steve Mandell Memorial Music Scholarship Fund grants have been announced. These awards are offered annually to…
Dewey and Leslie Brown of Burlington, NC, welcome the newest addition to their family, Virginia AnnaLee Brown. Born on March 17…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
