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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.
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Weekly radio favorites focusing on the intersection between progressive bluegrass & Americana.
Weekly rundown of the most played bluegrass gospel tracks on radio.
The Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass Celebration, held each year on the site of Bill Monroe’s homeplace in Rosine, Kentucky, is adding a…
Robin and Marty Hays are married on stage at Jerusalem Ridge (9/7/23) – photo © Roger Black This article is a…
Sandy Hook Reunion at 2023 Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass Celebration – photo © Roger Black Roger Black was on hand all weekend…
Though it has been discussed a few times this year, the official word is now out that the fabled Jerusalem Ridge…
Marvelous news for bluegrass fans in western Kentucky and neighboring areas. It appears that the Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass Celebration will be…
Veteran Kentucky grasser, Tommy Brown, and his wife, Laura, are spearheading an effort to revive the Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass Celebration festival…
The Kentucky Supreme Court has declined a request to review the case over how the name of legendary bluegrass musician Bill…
Amidst the on-going shenanigans connected with the use of Bill Monroe’s name, America the Beautiful marketing agency has recognized the Jerusalem…
It appears that the legal dispute surrounding the use of Bill Monroe’s name in association with the Jerusalem Ridge festival near…
The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled last Friday (1/11) in an ongoing legal battle between the Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass Music Foundation…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music