Your authoritative and definitive news source for all things bluegrass, updated six days a week, with airplay charts, events directory, interviews, & puzzles.
Focus in on artists who play bluegrass music from all over the world
The latest in bluegrass music releases, and reviews of both music and other items
What’s happening at shows and festivals you might want to see
What’s going on in the professional bluegrass world around us
Band news, weddings, births, and obituaries, plus our bluegrass crosswords.
Find bluegrass events near you, or add your own to our searchable database.
Indoor or outdoor, see single day events and concert series here.
Bluegrass workshops, camps, and classes are listed here.
Who doesn’t love a bluegrass festival? Find them here.
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.
Sunset falls on the Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh – photo © Frank Baker As thousands of bluegrass fans descended on…
Sierra Hull congratulates Missy Raines for their winning the Recorded Event at the 2018 International Bluegrass Music Awards – photo ©…
IBMA’s love affair with Raleigh continues. Crowds seem bigger this year. Exhibitors report brisk business – one merchant sold two high-end…
Visiting late night showcases at World of Bluegrass the past two days, we’ve seen a number of young groups here in…
Justin Moses and Sierra Hull on the red carpet at the 2018 IBMA Awards – photo © Frank Baker
Grand finale at the 2018 International Bluegrass Music Awards – photo © Frank Baker Last night’s 2018 IBMA Awards Show was…
Tonight the International Bluegrass Music Awards were presented in Raleigh, NC at the Duke Energy Performing Arts Center. Hosted by Hot…
Chris Thile exhorts attendees to take their children and grandchildren to bluegrass festivals during his distinguished achievement award acceptance, 2018 IBMA…
One of the big attractions during the annual World of Bluegrass conference is the Exhibit Hall, located in the bottom level…
The IBMA Special Awards are being distributed this morning during a luncheon presentation at the Raleigh Convention Center. While attendees enjoy…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music