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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.
Tribute or themed bluegrass festivals have become quite popular of late. Many touring bands serve as hosts at weekend events, and…
Janet Davis Music has been among the top retailers of bluegrass instruments, accessories and music for almost four decades now, starting…
Much of the US followed news this week of the kidnapping and, ultimately, the murder of Hailey Owens, a 10 year…
Harry West, longtime co-proprietor of Harry & Jeanie West Fine Musical Instruments in Statesville, NC, died on January 25. He was 87…
During January’s NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, Washburn introduced several new instrument models that should be of interest to bluegrass and…
Patuxent Records, based in Rockville, MD, has two new releases celebrating bluegrass mandolin. One involves teaming up a veteran stylist with…
The members of Ohio’s String Therapy are mourning the loss of their founder and mandolinist. Jim Reed, age 47, passed away on…
Mandolin icon Jesse McReynolds is resting at home after undergoing a minor cardiac procedure last Friday. His doctors sent him to…
Alabama’s David Davis is celebrating 30 years in bluegrass music during 2014, which he will cap off by accepting an induction…
Having performed with such acts as Randy Kohrs and the Expedition Show, Alex Hibbitts is no stranger to the bluegrass music…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music