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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.
Frank Wakefield at his home in Saratoga Springs, NY (2015) – photo © Jeromie Stephens The recent passing of mandolin legend…
Doug McKelway and Frank Wakefield Doug McKelway is a good friend to Bluegrass Today, an experienced television newscaster, and a bluegrass…
Distinctive bluegrass mandolin stylist Frank Wakefield died on April 26 at his home in Saratoga Springs, NY. He was 89 years…
The two top manufacturers of high quality musical instrument flight cases, Calton and Hoffee, have announced plans for a merger. Calton,…
Colorado is a state that as many know has a thriving bluegrass scene. From Hot Rize to the Yonder Mountain String…
Independent bluegrass artist Lydia Hamby, from east Tennessee, has also released a single this month, one she wrote and sings called…
Knee Deep in Bluegrass is a Terry Baucom banjo instrumental through and through, complete with the punchy pull-offs, perfect timing, and…
Two new members have come onboard for Backline, the contemporary bluegrass group from South Carolina based around the singing and songwriting…
Chandler Beavers – photo © Chelse Warren / OpenHeadTakesPhotos West Virginia mandolinist Chandler Beavers has a new single on offer, the…
Singer, songwriter, and bandleader Rick Faris is continuing his bluegrass youth movement with the hiring of 17 year old mandolin wunderkind…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
