Your authoritative and definitive news source for all things bluegrass, updated six days a week, with airplay charts, events directory, interviews, & puzzles.
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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.
Marty Stuart just took the stage to begin his hosting duties. He’s got a quick wit and big smile. He’s telling…
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Brance and I are safely ensconced backstage at The Grand Ole Opry, preparing to start our live blog coverage of the…
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Here’s the second part of late night wanderings around the showcases. There was some really great music being played late last…
Last night I stayed up late to sample the offerings at the afterhours showcases here at IBMA. I had a great…
Last night John and I attended a showcase hosted by Marty Raybon and his band Full Circle. The show was a…
Surely a highlight of IBMA week for me so far was the showcase performance last night from Chris Thile & How…
Yesterday I participated in a panel discussion here at IBMA about Internet Promotions: Myspace and beyond. I have to say I…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
