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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.
Not a lot of bluegrass fans will recognize the name, Marcel Ardans, but if you are a flatpicker or someone learning…
Gator Cases in Florida has introduced a new semi-rigid gig bag for guitarists that want serious protection for their instrument with…
David Surette, beloved New England guitarist, mandolinist, singer, and songwriter, died December 20 following a six year battle with cancer. He…
Jesse Smathers, guitarist and tenor vocalist with Lonesome River Band, has announced a new self-titled solo project, with a new single…
We’ve noted in the past how the immense popularity of bluegrass guitarist and singer, Billy Strings, within the wider pop culture, is having…
There is probably no single artist who better represents the folk music of western North Carolina than Doc Watson. The hugely…
Last night a red carpet event was held at the historic Gem Theater in Kannapolis, NC, to induct the newest members…
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings has released another single from their upcoming album for Norman Blake, truly a living legend in bluegrass, old…
Paul Sgroi, Jason Shaw, and Holten Doucette – winners at the 2021 National Flat-Picking Championship After being unable to host their…
Losing track of your picks can be maddening when the urge to play or practice hits, especially for new banjo or…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music