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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.
Doc Watson’s surgery last night has been described as successful, and we are told that Watson came through it well. Sources…
We have learned that Doc Watson is scheduled to undergo extensive surgery this evening at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. He…
We have learned that legendary guitarist and folk singer Doc Watson is hospitalized in Winston-Salem, NC. He is 89 years old….
This week we are going to remember the life and times of America’s Blue Yodeler, the Singing Brakeman, and the Father…
In the midst of the announcement about World of Bluegrass moving to Raleigh in 2013, we didn’t get to mention two…
After the death of Earl Scruggs and the announced retirement of J. D. Crowe, the banjo world suffered another loss last…
Thanks to all the readers who participated in our poll this past five days. We had asked for your feedback regarding…
Brightwater Junction from Cassville, MO are the winners of the 2012 Single Microphone Championship at the Bluegrass & BBQ festival in…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
