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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.
The Blue Plate Special, a free midday showcase for live music offered five days a week by Knoxville radio station WDVX,…
Special Consensus has announced a change in their lineup, with Nate Burie departing from his mandolin position with the band, and…
While it’s always a tense time for musicians who make major career changes, switching touring acts or launching a new venture,…
In its 45 year history, Special Consensus has served as the launching pad for the careers of many other players who…
Compass Records has today released a new music video from Special Consensus, taken from their current, Chicago-themed album, Chicago Barn Dance….
It’s been a big few months for Rick Faris, guitarist and vocalist with Special Consensus. He saw his own solo project…
Special Consensus has been getting a lot of attention of late for Chicago Barn Dance, the title track on their just-released…
We all know that bluegrass music is most often associated with Kentucky, but throughout its history, several other regions around the…
Compass Records has released their latest album for Special Consensus, following up on their Grammy-nominated Rivers and Roads project from 2018….
Following the recently announced departure of mandolinist Nick Dumas from Special Consensus, banjo player and band leader Greg Cahill has informed…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
