Your authoritative and definitive news source for all things bluegrass, updated six days a week, with airplay charts, events directory, interviews, & puzzles.
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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.
Carly Pearce with Dan Tyminski and Molly Tuttle – photo © Dove Shore Highly-awarded country artist Carly Pearce is tracing out her Appalachian roots on her upcoming album, Honest Woman, well demonstrated on her…
If you live in a rural place like the Blue Ridge Mountains, you might not see homeless veterans on the street…
We’ve written a number of times about the latest recording from veteran bluegrass entertainer Valerie Smith, a unique project called Maggie’s…
Daniel Grindstaff & The Uptown Troubadours debut on the Opry (715/26) – photo © Ethan Burkhardt Wednesday, July 15, was a…
The David Parmley Band at Industrial Strength Summer Fest 2026 – photo © Bill Warren The Industrial Strength Summer Fest kicked…
Guitarist and songwriter Bob Minner has assembled a veritable cavalcade of bluegrass superstars for his latest single, I Am Bluegrass, released…
Doyle Lawson, Jerry Salley, Keith Barnacastle, and Donna Ulisse as Jerry signs with Tall Oaks Music Tall Oaks Music, the newly-formed…
There will be a new taste on the wind at the Tryon International in Mill Spring, North Carolina when the Earl…
Balsam Range kicks off the 250th celebration at Lake Junaluska, NC – photo © Jeff Lahr As celebrations for the 250th…
Bill Evans following thumb joint replacement surgery (7/16/26) At this point, I think we all are aware of joint replacement surgery,…
The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys – photo © Laci Mack For their latest single with Turnberry Records, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys introduce…
Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music
