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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.
With all the controversy surrounding the IBMA Awards Show this year, it makes me have to ask, “Is the IBMA a…
There has been much discussion about the recent IBMA awards show, but many have not heard it. The awards will be…
Don Foot is an industrial manufacturer’s representative who lives on an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. We first met him at…
I am an international IBMA member from the Netherlands. All I wish to say about the controversy which arose at the…
Friends: It enrages me that there would be any question as to having patriotic music at IBMA. Sure, there are people there…
I spoke to many International members at IBMA. With the exception of one person, they all reported having a favorable response…
I have never achieved fame for playing the dobro. But I shall never forget the first time I heard Josh Graves…
It is a sad, sad day when the world of bluegrass feels that performing a patriotic set might offend someone and…
If you’re going to be in southern New England this weekend, your presence is requested at a big event called BIG…
It was great seeing you guys at IBMA. As usual, it was I‘ve Been Mostly Awake! Thanks for doing such a…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
