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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.
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IBMA week 2013 brought about many new changes to bluegrass’ signature event. In addition to being the first World of Bluegrass…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music