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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.
When a group marks its half century of activity, it has every right to take a victory lap. Credit Special Consensus…
Congratulations to Alison Brown on being elected President of the Nashville Chapter of The Recording Academy, the organization behind the Grammy…
It’s certainly no exaggeration to say that Alison Brown has helped redefine the role of the banjo in modern music. Her…
Leftover Salmon, among the longest surviving musical outfits of the post-1970s progressive bluegrass scene, has announced their re-signing with Compass Records…
Here’s a Mother’s Day gift idea for the banjo pickin’ mama in your life. Alison Brown, banjo player supreme and head…
Compass Records has announced the signing of Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley for the release of their upcoming album, Before The…
When Lisa Jacobi ran her interview with John Cowan earlier this month, she must have used the word “compass” nine or…
Compass Records has released a music video to promote the September 24 release of their debut album with The Bankesters, Love…
Compass Records has today announced that bluegrass fiddle phenom Michael Cleveland has signed with the label. He and his band, Flamekeeper,…
Compass Records has announced the signing of bluegrass group The Bankesters to their roster of artists. The label will re-release the…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
