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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.
In addition to his new position as Chair of the IBMA Board of Directors, Joe Mullins is the fearless leader of…
Tuesday officially kicked off the IBMA convention and once again, participants were greeted warmly by Raleigh which once again did a…
In a luncheon presentation today at the World of Bluegrass convention, the IBMA announced the winners of their 2016 Momentum Awards….
This will be a very brief report from your IBMA World of Bluegrass correspondent (or one of them, anyway). The reason…
Frank Baker was on hand last night when Lonesome River Band performed at The Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh for an official…
Here’s our first batch of photos from the 2016 World of Bluegrass convention in Raleigh, NC. These come from this afternoon’s…
Today during the annual meeting of the IBMA Board of Directors, Joe Mullins was elected as the new Board Chair. Joe…
The Grammy Award for bluegrass will continue for a few more years, attendees at IBMA’s World of Bluegrass were told Tuesday…
Deb Miller of B Chord Photography was on hand during last weekend’s Bluegrass Island Festival, held in Manteo on the Outer…
It’s not terribly uncommon for companies to release new products or gadgets at trade shows and conventions. Such is the case…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music