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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.
According to USA Today, playing the banjo is polite. At least that’s what I take away from a story they are…
Earlier this year Randy Kohrs was a guest on the Rachael Ray Show as she considered the kitchen at his recording…
Barry Mazor just wrote in to let us know that he has published an article about Jerry Douglas in today’s Wall…
We’ve posted repeatedly here about Butch Baldassari, his ongoing health concerns as he battles a pernicious cancer, and the many opportunities…
Recording King has introduced three new models – two new solid top guitars and a very special, limited edition banjo. The…
Larry Sparks has announced that he will be introducing his own signature set of guitar strings. Most bluegrass fans know Larry…
West Virginia author B. L. Dotson-Lewis has published her third book on the people and culture of the Appalachian region. The…
Throw Down Your Heart, the documentary film on Béla Fleck’s journey of discovery to Africa to explore the banjo’s roots, is…
Each year when the IBMA Awards nominations are announced, there are a couple of glaring absences in the roll call. For…
A new, weekly bluegrass radio show is set to launch this coming Sunday (10/5) in southwestern Virginia. FiddleFest Radio will air…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music