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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.
Further to our recent report regarding the establishment of Rural Rhythm’s Heritage Collection Series, we have confirmation of the release of…
While we were in Raleigh last week for the IBMA’s 2013 World of Bluegrass convention, we had a lovely visit with…
When we caught up with reso-guitar man Phil Leadbetter in Raleigh, he mentioned that he was getting ready to start work…
Junior Sisk has asked us to share this statement about his decision to stop including one of the songs from his…
The Kentucky Supreme Court has declined a request to review the case over how the name of legendary bluegrass musician Bill…
This past weekend during the 13th annual Nothin Fancy Bluegrass Festival in central Virginia, Rhonda Vincent & the Rage paid tribute…
It’s a sure sign you’re getting old when when a band that was a touchstone of your youth celebrates its 40th…
Generally, when I write these around the week of the IBMA World of Bluegrass, I like to keep them extremely short,…
Kevin Richardson & Cutting Edge have announced the return of mandolinist Milom Williams to the band. The Spartanburg, SC native joined…
One of the most emotionally satisfying moments for me during last Thursday’s IBMA Awards presentation was seeing Mike Munford accept the…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
