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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 University of North Carolina Press has released a new book by David Menconi, Step It Up & Go – The…
Canadian fiddle instructor Shamma Sabir has released a second book of fiddle instruction for young learners in her series, Once Upon…
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We heard some news this week from our Hollywood insider, the one and only Rhonda Vincent, about the theatrical film she…
The IBMA Foundation, the charitable and educational arm of the International Bluegrass Music Association, has been actively involved all week in…
Usually, the start of the week at IBMA’s World of Bluegrass means it’s time to pick through the finger food –…
Chris Henry, noted Bill Monroe mandolin stylist, has announced a new way to learn how to play like Big Mon. He…
Since 1965, the Gallagher Guitar Co. has been building high quality, handmade acoustic guitars in Tennessee. Treasured by flatpickers and finger…
We’ve all had something to suffer during this year’s COVID-19 shutdowns and restrictions. For most of us, fortunately, it hasn’t involved…
With COVID-19 restrictions lifting in various parts of the US, we are finally getting chances to see some of our favorite…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music