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Welcome to the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown, hosted by Mike Kear in Australia and guest co-hosts from around the bluegrass world. It's the weekly podcast where we play the 20 hottest songs in the world of bluegrass music, as compiled by BluegrassToday.com.
Each week, we compile a Top 20 Countdown program from the BT chart, and play each song in its entirety from Number 20 all the way to Number 1, just like Casey Kasem used to do it! To keep things spicy, we'll talk a little bit about the world's most interesting bluegrass news for the week. And we have all KINDS of intriguing segments designed to amuse, amaze, engage, and delight you!
We'll publish a new episode every Sunday morning. Visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bttop20 and join the conversation!
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This week’s BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown is packed with chart action and award news!🎶 Highlights:
A brand-new #1: — 16 weeks on the chart and their 4th time at the very top.
4 debuts including songs from Downriver Collective, Authentic Unlimited, Alison Brown & Steve Martin, and Zeb Snyder.
8 returning songs proving their staying power on bluegrass radio.
Special mentions of the IBMA Award winners from last week — tying the chart to the biggest night in bluegrass.
Mike Kear brings you the top 20 songs from the BluegrassToday airplay chart, along with backstories, industry news, and a few witty asides. Recorded in Studio 5A in Sydney, Australia, and heard worldwide.🕒 Total show length: 104 minutes.📌 About the Countdown: The BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown reflects what’s happening on bluegrass radio around the world. Updated weekly, it’s the most accurate snapshot of today’s bluegrass scene.
A brand-new #1, three debuts, nine returns, and even two ties — twenty-two songs in the Top 20! Bluegrass legends and rising stars all here in this week’s BluegrassToday Countdown. This week’s BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown is packed with stories and surprises. We welcome three brand-new debuts, nine strong returnees, and even a couple of ties — which means twenty-two songs in the Top 20! At the top, there’s a brand-new number one from bluegrass legend Larry Sparks, proving there’s still plenty of room for the masters alongside the rising stars.Along the way you’ll hear Ashby Frank, Williamson Branch, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, Appalachian Road Show, Wyatt Ellis, and many more. As always, Mike Kear brings you the latest chart direct from Sydney, Australia, with backstories, playful asides, and the best bluegrass in the world.Don’t miss this week’s countdown — the official chart from BluegrassToday, played in full and shared with stations around the globe.
This week’s Countdown has it all — comebacks, debuts, big moves, and a brand-new #1 from Zeb Snyder with “Dollar Bill Blues.” Hear every song in full, plus an interview about MountainGrass, Australia’s premier bluegrass event.This week’s BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown is packed with action on the chart:
Zeb Snyder rockets from #14 all the way to #1 with his stunning take on Dollar Bill Blues.
Appalachian Road Show return to the Top 3 with Della Jane’s Heart, a song that’s already been #1 four times.
Benson keep the pressure on with Lover of the Road, holding strong near the top.
We’ve also got debuts from Darin & Brooke Aldridge and a second appearance this week by Chris Jones & The Night Drivers, this time featuring Jim Lauderdale.
There’s even more packed in:
An interview about MountainGrass, the premier bluegrass event in Australia.
Fresh stories and insights behind the songs and artists.
And a few surprises along the way.
As always, you’ll hear every song in full, so settle in and enjoy the very best of today’s bluegrass.
The BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown with Mike Kear — direct from Windsor, Australia. This week’s chart plus Bluegrass on the Rise, five fast-rising tracks rocketing toward the Top 20.We count down the 20 most played songs in bluegrass radio, direct from the BluegrassToday airplay chart — plus we spotlight five fast-rising tracks in our Bluegrass on the Rise segment, songs that are rocketing up the chart and could be Top 20 before long.Featured this week:
Vickie Vaughn Band – Leavin’
Billy Strings – Leaning on a Travelin’ Song
Tony Trischka (feat. Vince Gill) – Bury Me Beneath the Willow
Chris Davis – Gold Rush Town
Kody Norris Show – Tennessee
You’ll also hear news, backstories, and a full 108 minutes of bluegrass radio — with every song played in full.Whether you’re tuning in from the U.S., Australia, or anywhere else in the world, you’ll get the very best of today’s bluegrass music, straight from the source.
The BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown with Mike Kear — direct from Windsor, Australia. This week’s chart plus Bluegrass on the Rise, five fast-rising tracks rocketing toward the Top 20.We count down the 20 most played songs in bluegrass radio, direct from the BluegrassToday airplay chart — plus we spotlight five fast-rising tracks in our Bluegrass on the Rise segment, songs that are rocketing up the chart and could be Top 20 before long.Featured this week:
Vickie Vaughn Band – Leavin’
Billy Strings – Leaning on a Travelin’ Song
Tony Trischka (feat. Vince Gill) – Bury Me Beneath the Willow
Chris Davis – Gold Rush Town
Kody Norris Show – Tennessee
You’ll also hear news, backstories, and a full 108 minutes of bluegrass radio — with every song played in full.Whether you’re tuning in from the U.S., Australia, or anywhere else in the world, you’ll get the very best of today’s bluegrass music, straight from the source.
This week’s Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown is packed with great music — including a brand-new #1 from Ashby Frank, multiple debuts, and a few big returners climbing back toward the top. We’ve also got a listener request from Tasmania featuring the Bray Brothers & Red Cravens, plus new singles from Wyatt Ellis, Alison Brown & Steve Martin, and more.Along the way, I share stories behind the songs and artists, a snippet of the original version of an Alison Krauss & Union Station track for comparison, and some deep cuts from my own library to round out the hour.Highlights include:
Highest debut of the week: Junior Sisk with The Devil’s Train
Former #1s making another run
Listener request: Blue Eyed Darling (1961)
Extended cut: AJ Lee & Blue Summit’s Glendale Train
This episode of the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown features four debut songs, three return entries, and the reigning #1: Benson’s “Lover of the Road.”You'll hear chart-topping tracks from Alison Krauss & Union Station, Chris Jones, Appalachian Road Show, and Daniel Grindstaff. Plus, Jesse Smathers and Hammertowne make strong first appearances, while Milan Miller’s “Tony Rice Tattoo” becomes the longest-running song on the countdown.This week also includes a special segment featuring all five nominees for IBMA Gospel Recording of the Year. Let your ears—and your heart—help you decide who deserves to win it.Join host Mike Kear from Sydney, Australia, as he shares backstories, artist insights, and the most-played bluegrass songs of the week, based on the official BluegrassToday.com radio airplay chart.
This week on the BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown, your host — Agent 254 himself, Mike Kear in Sydney, Australia— is back with another round of bluegrass chart action.🎵 We count down the Top 20 most-played bluegrass songs of the week. 🔥 A new #1 song that climbed to the top in just its second week on the chart. 🆕 Six debuts and five returning tracks keep the chart moving. 🎯 Plus, a quick detour to visit a few songs that “missed it by THAT much.”As always, there’s music, stories, and just enough mischief to keep you wondering if the Cone of Silence is still working.Follow or subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app — or stream it directly from http://podomatic.com/bttop20 It helps us keep the bluegrass flowing!
It’s a big week on the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown — we’ve got a brand new Number 1, four debut entries, and seven songs making their return! Mike takes us through the Top 20 IN FULL, plus we feature two standout tracks from the Grassicana chart based on last week’s survey, and five songs from the albums nominated for IBMA 2025 Album of the Year.This week’s show includes music from:
Daniel Grindstaff & The Uptown Troubadours
Ashby Frank
Junior Sisk
The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys
Billy Strings
Alison Krauss & Union Station
Jason Carter & Michael Cleveland
Tony Trischka (with Vince Gill)
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes …and many more.
Also featuring songs by The Steeldrivers and Wood Box Heroes, and a whole lot of chart movement, surprises, and behind-the-scenes stories.📍 Produced in Sydney, Australia — heard worldwide. 🎧 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Join Mike Kear in Sydney for this week’s Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown, featuring the 20 most-played bluegrass songs worldwide according to the Bluegrass Today radio survey published Friday night. Every chart song is played in full, so you get to hear exactly what’s making waves on bluegrass radio right now.This week’s show also includes a special feature on the Grassicana chart, showcasing songs with strong bluegrass roots that branch out into Americana, folk, and country influences. It’s a great chance to hear the best of what’s new and fresh across the whole roots music landscape.Settle in and enjoy the very best in bluegrass and beyond.
You can catch the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown as a podcast where we play full songs, all of them in the top 20 Chart anytime. Just search in your favorite podcast app. And for the full chart details, head to BluegrassToday.com. Plus, if you want to hear bonus segments and extras that don’t make it to air, check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/BTTop20
Welcome to the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown – your guide to the 20 most-played bluegrass songs on radio this week! Join host Mike Kear as he counts them down, sharing artist stories, songwriter credits, and behind-the-scenes insights straight from the world of bluegrass.Each week’s show is based on the authoritative BluegrassToday.com airplay chart, keeping you up to date with the latest hits, fresh debuts, and fast risers in the genre.Tune in for two hours of the best in bluegrass – from traditional favorites to cutting-edge new releases – plus special segments, artist interviews, and more.Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and enjoy the music that keeps bluegrass vibrant and alive around the world!
This is the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown — the radio show and podcast that brings you the 20 most-played songs in bluegrass, based on the official BluegrassToday.com airplay chart. Hosted by Mike Kear in Sydney, Australia, and broadcast on great radio stations around the world, each episode features the latest hits, artist stories, and a few personal favourites thrown in for good measure. This week’s show runs 1 hour and 48 minutes and includes optional spaces for local content if aired on radio.
It’s another big week on the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown! This time, we’ve got a new number 1 song — plus six fresh debuts, some long-running chart favorites, and a few surprises along the way.We also take a moment to highlight what’s happening over on the Bluegrass Gospel chart, with top songs from Junior Sisk, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, and Mark Houser featuring Rhonda Vincent. And we check in with the Grassicana chart to feature one of the hottest rising voices, Caroline Owens, with her brand-new single.Host Mike Kear brings you artist stories, songwriting credits, and a few personal reflections along the way — including a heartfelt new song from Gena Britt written in memory of her dad for Father’s Day.It’s 1 hour and 40 minutes of the best in contemporary bluegrass — from the chart-toppers to the hidden gems.
A slightly-late-but-worth-the-wait edition packed with a brand-new #1 that’s shot up from last week’s #20, 4 fresh debuts, 7 returning favourites, and a rare tie at #17 — so you’re getting 21 songs instead of 20!Host Mike Kear is joined by acclaimed songwriter Brink Brinkman, who shares stories and insights — including the backstory of his personal favourite song, “Bluefield Mountain Wind,” recorded by Greg Blake.Plus: a heartfelt tribute to Rod and Judy Jones on the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Bluegrass & Traditional Country Music Society of Australia.Full songs. No edits. All heart. Hit play — it’s a good one.
Welcome to the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown — the authoritative chart show for modern bluegrass fans around the world.Each week, award-winning broadcaster Mike Kear counts down the 20 most-played bluegrass songs in the world, based on the BluegrassToday.com airplay chart. You'll hear full songs, artist backstories, songwriting insights, and a touch of good-natured storytelling — all packed into a polished, 1 hour and 48-minute show.Whether you're a lifelong bluegrass fan or just discovering the genre, this is your front-row seat to what’s happening right now in bluegrass. New episodes drop every week — subscribe and stay in the loop with the music that’s making waves across the globe.
Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. As usual Mike spins IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world. This week there are 4 debut songs, and 5 songs returning to the countdown. And he’ll also take a quick look at some exciting new songs only just released. The countdown is the exhibition window to the very best new bluegrass music in the world. Mike has a co-host joining him this week. She’s Caroline Wright, the founder of Bluegrass Hawaii. They are the most welcoming, friendy group of bluegrassers you’ll ever have the good fortune to meet. Check them out on their website at bluegrasshawaii. Caroline was a major contributor to the countdown show as it was getting off the ground 146 weeks ago. We hope you’ll enjoy the next couple of hours as we count down to the new number 1 most played song in the world in bluegrass radio according to the survey conducted by Bluegrasstoday.com last week, and published on Friday night. Available NOW, at podomatic.com/bttop20 or on iHeart radio, Apple/iTunes, Amazon Music, Player FM, Audible, or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!
Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. As usual Mike spins IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world. This week there are 4 debut songs, and 5 songs returning to the countdown. And he’ll also take a quick look at some exciting new songs only just released. The countdown is the exhibition window to the very best new bluegrass music in the world. We hope you’ll enjoy the next couple of hours as we count down to the new number 1 most played song in the world in bluegrass radio according to the survey conducted by Bluegrasstoday.com last week, and published on Friday night. Available NOW, at podomatic.com/bttop20 or on iHeart radio, Apple/iTunes, Amazon Music, Player FM, Audible, or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!
Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. As usual Mike spins IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world. There are 2 debut songs this week, and 5 songs returning to the countdown. And he’ll also take a quick look at what’s happening on the BluegrassToday Weekly Gospel chart this week. The countdown is the exhibition window to the very best new bluegrass music in the world. We hope you’ll enjoy the next couple of hours as we count down to the new number 1 most played song in the world in bluegrass radio according to the survey conducted by Bluegrasstoday.com last week, and published on Friday night. Available NOW, at podomatic.com/bttop20 or on iHeart radio, Apple/iTunes, Amazon Music, Player FM, Audible, or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!
Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. As usual Mike spins IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world. There are 5 debut songs this week, and 4 songs returning to the countdown. And he’ll also take a quick look at what’s happening on the BluegrassToday Weekly Gospel chart this week. The countdown is the exhibition window to the very best new bluegrass music in the world. We hope you’ll enjoy the next couple of hours as we count down to the new number 1 most played song in the world in bluegrass radio according to the survey conducted by Bluegrasstoday.com last week, and published on Friday night. Available NOW, at podomatic.com/bttop20 or on iHeart radio, Apple/iTunes, Amazon Music, Player FM, Audible, or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!
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