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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.
Bobby Hicks has been a fixture in the world of bluegrass and swing fiddle playing for quite some time. I wouldn’t…
We posted back in April that fiddle master Bobby Hicks had broken the ring finger of his left hand, and had…
Whenever we learn of a hand injury to a musician, it’s always a matter of concern. When it’s a legend like…
The Transatlantic Bluegrass School, scheduled for May 7-11, 2008 in the Welsh town of Pembrokeshire, has announced the formation of a …
Spring 2008 will find a bevy of top American bluegrass musicians heading to Wales to serve as instructors at the Transatlantic…
When the roll is called of the all-time greatest fiddlers in bluegrass, the name of Benny Martin will always be included….
Last January, both Brance and I had the chance to attend the Pickin’ at the Paramount all star concert in Bristol,…
We also heard last week from Fred Carpenter, who runs The Violin Shop in Nashville. He shared some of his plans…
Fiddlers, and fans of fiddle music in the Nashville area, have made a point to catch the occasional concerts held at…
Episode #18 of The GrassCast features an interview with fiddle legend Bobby Hicks. John and Bobby discuss his storied career in…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
