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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.
Bob Webster, the WAMU/bluegrasscountry presenter of the Sunday morning programme Stained Glass Bluegrass, and regular contributor Richard F Thompson have collaborated to bring this…
As is always the case, the close of each year heralds a slew of “Best Of” lists of every imaginable description….
Brian Baker, writing for CityBeat Cincinnati, recently suggested that we coronate a new King of Bluegrass. His suggestion as to who…
Dave Freeman may be largely retired from day-to-day operations at Rebel Records, and he is using his “free” time in furtherance…
After performing for the past 15 years under the tutelage – and the shadow – of his famous father, Ralph Stanley…
Dr. Ralph Stanley has received quite a few awards during his distinguished career. Stanley has been awarded four Grammys. He was…
FiddleFest is an annual bluegrass festival located quite near my home in Roanoke, VA. It’s held the last weekend of July…
CMT News ran in interesting story yesterday concerning the relationship between fuel costs, festival attendance, and CD sales. The story’s primary…
Keith Case & Associates and Columbia Artists Management are now accepting dates for a package show featuring bluegrass icon Ralph Stanley…
The 2008 series of Bluegrass Nights At The Ryman begins this Thursday, June 26. The annual summer series of shows staged…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music