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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.
Last January, both Brance and I had the chance to attend the Pickin’ at the Paramount all star concert in Bristol,…
Each December the Washington Post music reviewers list their favorite CDs, videos, concerts, websites, etc. in an article about the best…
CMT.com is reporting that Larry Sparks’ next album will be released on the McCoury Music label. The album is being produced…
Here is one more gallery of photos from Saturday at IBMA. I took these in the exhibit hall. Cherryholmes Jim Van…
Here’s the second part of late night wanderings around the showcases. There was some really great music being played late last…
We posted last month about the new CD by Don Rigsby & Midnight Call, Hillbilly Heartache. CMT.com did a nice feature…
Rebel Records is pleased to announce the release tomorrow of Don Rigsby’s first CD project as a band leader. Don has…
Information on the 2006 Roanoke Bluegrass Weekend is now available on the RBW web site. The event will be held November…
Episode #25 of The GrassCast features an interview with Don Rigsby. This interview was recorded last fall at IBMA. John visits…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
