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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.
Rural Rhythm has released a debut music video from The Touch of Time, the upcoming CD by Bill Emerson & Sweet…
With the hope of proving the old saying wrong, and showing that an old dog can learn a new trick, I…
To many young bluegrass converts, the name Boone Creek might not ring a bell. For those who are not familiar with…
For half a century, Washington, DC’s WAMU has been a staple in bluegrass broadcasting. Fans and professional artists alike tune in…
IBMA members, such as myself, recently received an email alert concerning the opportunity to participate in a fund established by a…
We have written in the past about the fundraising difficulties experienced by Song Of The Mountains, the popular live performance bluegrass…
Gabrielle Gray, Executive Director of the International Bluegrass Music Museum (IBMM) in Owensboro KY, made a fund raising visit to the…
Dear Mr. Blue Grass Smarty Pants, How come you didn’t call this column Blue Yodel #13? Did you skip a number?…
Northern California is rife with traditional bluegrass. In this writer’s opinion, there are two reasons for that: Vern and Ray, and…
Recently released by Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa, It’s Gonna Be A Beautiful Day! is a generous helping of original music spanning…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
