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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 week I promised to give a few tips for band leaders on how to keep band members longer. Or, if…
This report, with videos and photos, is a contribution from our occasional correspondent, Tara Linhardt, a veteran of many weeks at…
Here’s our Special Bluegrass Correspondent with the Bluegrass Weather Report for this week, looking at a pair of festivals in Virginia…
Here’s an eyewitness report from the 2014 Old Fiddlers’ Convention in Galax, VA, created by our Special Bluegrass Correspondent. It’s like…
The History Press has released North Florida Folk Music – History & Tradition, by Ron Johnson, which traces the early and…
Talk about moving fast! Kentucky mandolinist Shawn Brock was inspired in February to start a new bluegrass band. Now in August…
Just to Hear the Whistle Blow was written by Tim Stafford and Steve Gulley in late 2012 or early 2013. They…
Jason Tomlin, who has played bass and sung tenor and baritone as a member of Junior Sisk & Rambler’s Choice this…
When did you first hear the music of Larry Sparks? That seems like a good question to ponder as we consider his…
The Northern California Bluegrass Society is accepting submissions for their 8th annual NCBS Bluegrass Film Festival. It will be held as…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
