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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 Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum continues with its fight to keep Bill Monroe’s mandolin. According to a report…
We’ve made mention in the past about the campaign to convince the US Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp honoring…
Scott Tichenor, proprietor of Mandolin Cafe, shot us a note about some photos published yesterday on his site. Cafe member John…
In an open letter to Friends, Donors, Supporters, and those with an interest in the Bean Blossom Jamboree Foundation Inc. (BBJF),…
Following our recent story about the agreement between the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and the Trustees of the…
The Charlotte Observer ran a piece a couple days ago featuring an interview with author Tom Warlick. Warlick co-wrote a book…
Walter Haynes, steel guitar player and producer, passed away on Thursday, January 1, in Tyler, Texas. He was 80 years old….
Today’s Tennessean newspaper has reported that the Country Music Foundation (CMF), on behalf of the Country Music Hall of Fame and…
Brian Baker, writing for CityBeat Cincinnati, recently suggested that we coronate a new King of Bluegrass. His suggestion as to who…
The Recording Academy has announced the newest additions to its Grammy Hall Of Fame, adding to this timeless list that now…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music