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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.
Hard working bluegrass gospel group Chosen Road has announced a change in personnel. Josh Hicks, their banjo player for the past…
Missy Raines & Allegheny – photo © Natia Cinco With her new album, Highlander, acclaimed vocalist and bassist Missy Raines makes…
Missy Raines at Magnetic Sound Studios (2/21/24) – photo © Becky Johnson Becky Johnson, the original Mrs. Bluegrass, shared these photos…
This report is a contribution from Alan Tompkins with the Bluegrass Heritage Foundation in Dallas, TX. It originally appeared on their…
Larry Stephenson has announced a new bass player for his band, Norbert McGettigan, who makes his home in Asheville, NC. The…
Maddie Dalton, bass player with Sister Sadie, suffered an injury this past Saturday in the lobby of the Music City Sheraton…
The Kevin Prater Band has announced Bailey Moore as their newest member, joining the group on bass. At only 19 years…
James “Buddy” McNeill, 88, upright bass player, passed away on October 22. The Seagrove, NC native had performed in numerous area…
Chris Jones has announced that Nelson Williams, until recently bassist with Jake Blount, will take up that position next week with…
Compass Records is announcing today Highlander, a new album from Missy Raines, expected early this fall. A debut single is also…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
