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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.
Is your five-string ailing? If so, contact the doctor. Charlie Cushman, banjoist with the Earls of Leicester and an Earl Scruggs…
Terry Herd decided to go to Oregon. He had to cross them Rocky Mountains to get there and I’m wondering if…
We have often accused Ned Luberecki of being among the busiest guys in bluegrass. In addition to playing banjo with the…
Hi Sonny, I just watched you and Bobby and Dale Sledd alongside Marty Robbins. The show was called The Drifter, and…
We have written several times about Spanish banjo player Lluís Gómez and his newfound passion for mixing bluegrass banjo technique with…
Sonny, I LOVE this column so much. Thank you for sharing so many great stories! I can only imagine the incredible…
The organizers of Pickin’ For Patton last month in Hiawassee, GA have reported that the event was a huge success, raising…
Sonny, Let me say first off that if it wasn’t for Sonny and The Earl, I would never have picked up…
The Murphy Method, the brainchild of long time banjo teacher Murphy Henry, has released a new banjo DVD on Minor Chords….
Tomorrow, June 26, is the day. Bluegrass artists and fans will get together in Hiawassee, GA at Pickin’ For Patton to…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
