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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.
The Foundation for Bluegrass Music has announced grants/scholarships totaling $10,000 to be awarded to encourage the artistic or business development of…
The passing of Hazel Dickens on Friday (4/22) has already prompted much comment and praise, for her unique musical talent, and…
Funeral services for Hazel Jane Dickens will be held on Tuesday (4/26) in Princeton, West Virginia. Arrangements are being made by…
Tim Stafford shared these thoughts on the passing of Hazel Dickens. Hazel Dickens. One of a kind. With the passing of…
Sometime soon, the powers that be at IBMA will sit down to determine who to add to the Bluegrass Hall of…
Hazel Dickens, a musical pioneer who paved the way for female bluegrass artists like Alison Krauss, Rhonda Vincent and Claire Lynch,…
More than a decade ago, bassist Todd Phillips walked into his first rehearsal for a reunion tour by Hazel Dickens and…
Hazel Dickens, a pioneer who helped clear the bluegrass trail for Claire Lynch, Alison Krauss, Rhonda Vincent and others, will soon…
This post is a contribution from David Morris, one of our 2010 IBMA correspondents. See his profile here. While most of…
Working Girl Blues: The Life And Music Of Hazel Dickens by Hazel Dickens and Bill Malone, has been named the winner…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music