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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.
Jack Lawrence will always be known for his 25 years as accompanist and flatpicking partner to the legendary Doc Watson. Not…
Well, summer is here, although bluegrass fans know summer starts when you attend your first outdoor bluegrass festival of the season….
Sugar Hill Records has announced a a July 16 release for anew compilation project from the late Doc Watson. The Definitive…
This personal remembrance of Doc Watson comes from Jack Lawrence, Doc’s longtime friend, road companion and musical partner. Lawrence worked with…
This remembrance of Doc Watson on the first anniversary of his death is a contribution from Kent Gustavson, author of the…
Following the loss of both Doc and Rosa Lee Watson in 2012, the organisers of MusicFest, a celebration of Appalachian music…
This week we are going to once again remember the life and times of America’s Blue Yodeler, the Singing Brakeman, and…
For fans of traditional music, 2012 was a sad year, with bluegrass, folk, and other acoustic genres all losing notable figures….
Jack Lawrence has announced the April 12 release of his next album, Arthel’s Guitar, on Little King Records. It’s a mix…
The Foundation for Bluegrass Music has announced details for their 2014 grant cycle. A total of $10,000 in grants will be…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music