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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.
From the minute you see the front cover of Mike Guggino and Barrett Smith’s project, Mia Dolce Farfalla, you know instantly…
This visit with Jaroslav Průcha is a contribution from Matt Scutchfield, a music vlogger, journalist, graduate of Berklee College of Music, and…
Thomas Cassell is a fast-rising bluegrass artist, originally from southwest Virginia, now living in Nashville, who has been making his name…
Clarence Randall Carrier, known to friends and family as Randy, passed away on August 12 at the age of 70. A…
Dennis Caplinger – photo by Dennis Andersen Dennis Caplinger, described by close friend since high school days and former band mate…
Herschel Sizemore reacting to his 85th surprise birthday party, and kicking off the jam – photo by Garrett Carter This past…
Celebrated young mandolin player, composer, and instructor Tristan Scroggins has a new release from Troy Nelson Music. Called How to Play…
Lots of news this week from ArtistWorks, the online learning academy with a special focus on bluegrass and acoustic music. Just…
Today, July 9, 2021, is the 92nd birthday of mandolin legend Jesse McReynolds, and we join all of bluegrass music in…
This remembrance is a contribution from Mark Stoffel, mandolinist with Chris Jones & The Night Drivers, a native of Germany. The…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music