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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 Doc Watson passed away in May 2012, the world of traditional music lost one of its most beloved figures. Doc…
During IBMA week, I had the pleasure of attending the Nashville premiere of The Porchlight Sessions, a new film which digs…
Rosa Lee Watson, wife to Doc Watson for 65 years, died on Thursday (November 22) at the nursing facility where she…
This reflection on three legends who have passed on during 2012 is a contribution from flatpicking legend Dan Crary. In addition…
Milo Farineau caught up with Del McCoury recently, and took the opportunity to get his reflections on some fellow bluegrass legends…
Several weeks ago, I had the opportunity to see The Avett Brothers perform at the Fraze Pavilion in Kettering, OH. (I…
With my return to the Carrboro/Chapel Hill, NC area in April to join the staff of The ArtsCenter, life has been…
Last week, I took a hiatus from my regular Album of the Week column to celebrate the life and legacy of…
This remembrance of Doc is a contribution from Sandy Rothman, a former Blue Grass Boy and member of the Jerry Garcia…
Funeral services for Doc Watson will be held this weekend in Deep Gap, NC at the Laurel Springs Baptist Church. Doc’s…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
