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The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownBluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown – Episode 181Countdown number 181 is in the books, with a busy and lively chart this week.
We’ve got two songs debuting on the countdown, along with nine returning favourites, based on the BluegrassToday airplay survey of the world’s most influential bluegrass DJs, conducted last week and published on Friday.
This week’s countdown features new and returning music from Billy Strings, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Trey Hensley, Milan Miller, Chris Jones & The Night Drivers, and many more — plus a strong showing from independent artists alongside major bluegrass labels.
🔹 Longest-running song this week:
Shelby Means’ Streets of Boulder, now 18 weeks on the chart and...
2026-02-101h 47The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownBluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 1/February/2026This week’s BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown is one of those charts that tells a bigger story.
We’ve got a returning number one, a long-awaited debut, and strong staying power across the board — with more than half the chart made up of songs that listeners and programmers keep coming back to. In fact, eleven tracks return to the countdown this week, proving that connection and longevity still count.
Along the way, we also take time to shine a light beyond the Top 20, with selections from the BluegrassToday Gospel and Grassicana charts — songs that broaden the picture of what’s resonating...
2026-02-011h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownBluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 5 Jan 2026Show #179Welcome to Show #179 of the BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown, coming to you from Sydney, Australia.
This week’s program features:
🎵 All 20 songs from the BluegrassToday Weekly Airplay Chart played IN FULL
🎶 Plus seven additional tracks from the BluegrassToday Grassicana Chart played IN FULL
There’s plenty of movement on the chart this week, with:
✅ A brand new number one
✅ Two songs making their debut on the countdown
✅ Eleven songs returning to the chart
The countdown is based on the BluegrassToday.com radio airplay survey, published Friday evening.
Along the way, you’ll hear new music from Lydia Hamby and NewFound Road, stro...
2026-01-281h 50The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownBluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 18 January 2026This week’s edition is a little later than usual — thanks for your patience.
In this episode we count down the Top 20 bluegrass songs from the BluegrassToday.com airplay chart, plus a special feature on the Top 5 songs from the BluegrassToday Weekly Gospel Chart.
An unusual chart week too — for the first time in the history of this countdown there are no debut songs and no new #1, a reminder that strong songs can hold their ground when the field is tight.
You’ll hear music this week from artists including The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Billy Strings, Junior Sisk...
2026-01-221h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownBluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 04/Jan/2026This week’s countdown is extended slightly with a couple of bonus additions to make up the running time.
🌿 Bonus Track — From the Grassicana Chart
Many songs from the Grassicana chart also appear on the BluegrassToday Top 20 — but this one hasn’t yet crossed over.
Sierra Hull – “Truth Be Told”
From the album A Tip Toe High Wire
Written by Sierra Hull
✝️ BluegrassToday Gospel Chart — Top 4
#3 – Becky Buller
“The Outlaw” (feat. Becky Isaacs Bowman)
Written by Larry Norman
From Becky’s covers album Songs That Sing Me (Dark Shadow Records)
= #2 (tie) – New River Bluegrass
“The Lamb, The Lion And The King”
Written by Gerald Crabb (Sou...
2026-01-071h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownBluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 29 Dec 2025Episode 175 – Week of December 29, 2025
This week’s BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown reflects a very current and active bluegrass radio chart.
On this week’s show:
A new number one song, completing a fast climb up the chart
Four songs debuting on the countdown
Six returning songs, back after time away
The longest-running song has reached its 9th week on the chart
We also take time during the show to:
Step aside from the countdown to feature Russell Moore, including a classic live performance from his years with IIIrd Tyme Out, before hearing him again in his current role with Alison Krauss...
2025-12-301h 47The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownBluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 14 Dec 2025Broadcast from Sydney, Australia — hosted by Mike Kear.
This week’s Countdown has a bit of everything — new chart debuts, strong movers, long-running favourites, and a couple of reflective moments along the way.
We include a short tribute to Joe Mullins, who is retiring from touring at Christmas. His latest single, “Lord I’m Thankful” (written by Larry Cordle and Larry Shell, released by Billy Blue Records), is almost certainly his final appearance on the BluegrassToday chart — a fitting and heartfelt way to mark the moment.
Part 1 ended up with a little spare time this week, which the tribute filled nicely, puttin...
2025-12-161h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 7 December 2025This week: A fresh #1, two former chart-toppers returning, and an unusually busy debut week — eight new songs entering the Top 20.
We also heard four picks from the BluegrassToday Gospel and Grassicana charts during our mid-show feature.
🔥 New #1 This Week
Blue Highway – Is Now the Time
Written by Wayne Taylor & Beth Snapp • Down The Road Records
Up from #2 last week.
📥 Eight Debuts
Artists who had songs entering the chart this week:
Bryan Sutton & Sierra Hull,
Alison Brown and Steve Martin,
Burnett Sisters Band
David Parmley,
The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys
🎧 Mid-Show Feature — Songs from Other BluegrassToday Charts
• Burnett Sisters Band – Lovesick Blues — #2 Grassicana
• Eighteen Mile – Wha...
2025-12-101h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownBluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 30/NOV/2025Welcome to this week’s BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown, produced in Sydney, Australia, where we bring you the 20 most-played songs in bluegrass radio worldwide — as published each Friday night on BluegrassToday.com.
This week’s chart gives us strong climbers, powerful debuts, returning favourites, and a familiar face back at number one.
This Week’s Number 1
Congratulations to Trey Hensley — and to Pinecastle Records — as Can’t Outrun the Blues takes the #1 spot for the second week in a row, after spending two weeks at #2 earlier in its chart run.
Highlights From the Countdown
Chosen Road arrive with a thoughtful debut at #7.
...
2025-12-021h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 16 Movember 2025This week on the BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown, I’m joined by one of the most respected broadcasters in bluegrass, Cindy Baucom, host of Knee Deep in Bluegrass and longtime MC of the main stage at MerleFest. Cindy brings her trademark warmth, insight, and good humour as we work our way through a busy chart:
one brand-new Number One, five debuts, and seven returning songs.
We talk about the artists, the songs, and a few personal stories along the way. Cindy shares some behind-the-scenes knowledge only she can offer, and we compare notes on life, broadcasting, and the bluegrass world to...
2025-11-171h 54The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownBluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown - 9/Nov/2025Broadcast from Sydney, Australia
This week’s countdown features a new Number 1, seven debuts, and eight returning favourites—plus a good-natured bit of chart confusion over two songs called “Working Man Blues.”
You’ll hear brand-new music from:
Trey Hensley – “Can’t Outrun the Blues” (our highest debut)
Jim Hurst – “I’m Leavin’”
East Nash Grass – “Bend in the Road”
Unspoken Tradition – “Refugee”
…and many more.
Our oldest returning favourite this week is “Della Jane’s Heart” from Appalachian Road Show, making its 19th appearance on the chart.
The Gospel Spotlight features the top four songs from the Bluegrass Today Gospel Chart:
Nick Chandler & Delivered – “Foll...
2025-11-101h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownBluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 02/Nov/2025This week’s chart is full of surprises — seven debuts, six returning songs, two ties (at #19 and #8), and a brand-new #1!
We even start the show in an unusual place: #27, where last week’s chart-topper took a record-breaking fall after ten weeks on the countdown.
Total music time: 81 minutes 31 seconds
Show length: 1 hour 48 minutes
Highlights:
Jackson Harris debuts with “The Man I Want to Be.”
Seth Mulder & Midnight Run return with their twelfth chart song in two years.
New music from Brandon Lee Adams, Billy Strings, Jim Hurst, David Parmley, and Grasstime.
Ties at #19 and #8 keep things lively.
And Will Clark earns his...
2025-11-041h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownBluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 26 October 2025This week’s Countdown is bursting at the seams — 22 songs thanks to two ties, seven debuts, seven returning favorites, and a brand-new #1! As it happens, the orderof the songs makes it seem like a 3 Act Play!
🪕 Show Highlights
Act 1 – Fresh Blood: Six of the seven debut tracks land right up front, bringing a wave of new energy to kick off the show.
Act 2 – The Comeback Crew: Familiar favorites return for another run up the chart.
Act 3 – The Power End: Three recent Number 1s plus a brand-new chart-topper finish the show in style.
🏆 New Number 1
Southern Legacy – “The Hills of Carter County”
I called it —...
2025-10-271h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownBluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 19 October 2025This week’s Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown comes with a few surprises — a new number one, six brand-new debuts, and ten favourites returning to the chart, including a couple of ties that push us to 22 songs in total.
We’ll hear from rising stars like Mountain Grass Unit, East Nash Grass, and Daniel Grind-staff & The Uptown Troubadours, along with bluegrass heavyweights The Travelin’ McCourys, Junior Sisk, and Balsam Range.
And between the chart action, Mike shares one of his favourite true stories — about listener Tom “Gumby” Carlson, an IT engineer who once wintered over at the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station. Wi...
2025-10-201h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownBluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 12/Oct/2025This week’s Countdown celebrates a mix of long-running chart favourites and powerful new arrivals — with fresh stories, gospel inspiration, and even a trip to the South Pole.
🏆 Highlights
Alison Krauss & Union Station return after a 14-year break with “Richmond on the James.”
Jason Carter & Michael Cleveland dominate again — three songs in the Top 20, including the IBMA-decorated “Outrun the Rain.”
Shelby Means, Ashby Frank, and Volume Five all climb steadily.
Emotional debut for Bobby Osborne & C.J. Lewandowski with “Blue Heartache,” recorded as a tribute after Bobby’s passing.
Will Clark launches his solo career with “A Different Kind of Lonesome.”
Kevin Denney...
2025-10-141h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 28 September 2025This week: a brand-new #1 that rocketed from #18 last week to the top, plus five debuts and five songs returning to the countdown. We spin all 20 songs in full, then take a quick look at the BluegrassToday Gospel chart to round things out. Along the way, watch for long-runners still holding strong and a few surprise collaborations making noise on radio.
Highlights
🔹 New #1: last week’s debut at #18 jumps straight to the summit
🔹 5 debuts and 5 returners on the main chart
🔹 All 20 tracks played in full (no snippets)
🔹 Spotlight check-in on the BluegrassToday Gospel Top 7
🔹 A 20-week run continues for Alison Krauss & Union Station—can...
2025-09-301h 44The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 21 September 2025This 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, A...
2025-09-241h 44The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownBluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 7 Sept 2025A 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 & T...
2025-09-081h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownBluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 31/August/2025This 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...
2025-09-011h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 24 August 2025The 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’ SongTony Trischka (feat. Vince Gill) – Bury Me Beneath the WillowChris Davis – Gold Rush TownKody Norris Show – TennesseeYou’ll also hear news, bac...
2025-08-251h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownBluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 24/Aug/2025The 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’ SongTony Trischka (feat. Vince Gill) – Bury Me Beneath the WillowChris Davis – Gold Rush TownKody Norris Show – TennesseeYou’ll also hear news, bac...
2025-08-251h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownBluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 10/Aug/2025This 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...
2025-08-111h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownBluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 3 Aug 2025This 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...
2025-08-041h 52The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownBluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 28 July 2025This 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.
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2025-07-281h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownBluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 21/July/2025It’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 TroubadoursAshby FrankJunior SiskThe Po’ Ramblin’ BoysBilly StringsAlison Krauss & Union StationJason Carter & Michael ClevelandTony Trischka (with Vince Gill)Bronwyn Keith-Hynes
…and many more.Also featuring songs by The Steel...
2025-07-221h 43The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 13 July 2025Join 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...
2025-07-141h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdownthe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 6 July 2025You 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
2025-07-061h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 29 June 2025Welcome 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...
2025-06-291h 46The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownBluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 23/6/2025This 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.
2025-06-251h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownBluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown – June 15, 2025It’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 fe...
2025-06-171h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownBluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownA 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.
2025-06-112h 10The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 1 June 2025Welcome 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 musi...
2025-06-021h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 25 May 2025Mike 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 o...
2025-05-272h 09The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 17 May 2025Mike 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 i...
2025-05-191h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 11 May 2025Mike 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...
2025-05-111h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 20 April 2025Mike 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...
2025-04-201h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 11 April 2025Mike 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 3 debut songs this week, and 10 songs returning to the countdown. 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...
2025-04-141h 44The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 6 April 2025Mike 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 4 debut songs this week, and 9 songs returning to the countdown. 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...
2025-04-061h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 21 March 2025Mike 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’s a tie for one of the spots, so that means there’s actually a total of 21 songs in the countdown today. There are 6 debut songs this week, and 7 songs returning to the countdown. 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...
2025-03-231h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 14 March 2025Mike 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’s a tie for one of the spots, so that means there’s actually a total of 21 songs in the countdown today. There are 7 debut songs this week, and 6 songs returning to the countdown. 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...
2025-03-171h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 7 March 2025Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. As usual Mike’ll spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the There’s a tie for one of the spots, so that means there’s actually a total of 21 songs in the countdown today. There are 5 debut songs this week, and 9 songs returning to the countdown. 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...
2025-03-111h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 28 February 2025Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. As usual Mike’ll spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world There are 4 debut songs on this week’s countdown and 10 songs returning to the countdown. We hope you’ll enjoy the next couple of hours as we count down to the new number 1 song most played in the world in bluegrass radio according to the survey conducted by Bluegrasstoday.com last week, and published on Friday night. And there was a new song released this afternoon from A...
2025-03-041h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 21 February 2025Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. As usual Mike’ll spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world In fact there are TWO ties on this week’s list, so there are 22 songs to play you. There are 8 debut songs on this week’s countdown and 8 songs returning to the countdown. We hope you’ll enjoy the next couple of hours as we count down to the new number 1 song most played in the world in bluegrass radio according to the survey conducted by Bluegrasstoday...
2025-02-241h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 7 February 2025Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. We are sorry this is being published a little bit later than normal, we were prevented from accessing the internet because our ISP had a major failure in their datacentre. As usual Mike’ll spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world In fact there are TWO ties on this week’s list, so there are 22 songs to play you. There are 6 debut songs on this week’s countdown and 7 songs returning to the countdown. We hope you’ll enjoy the...
2025-02-101h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 2 February 2025Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. .As usual Mike’ll spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world. He’ll countdown to the song most played in the world in bluegrass radio our new Number 1. In fact there are TWO ties on this week’s list, so there are 22 songs to play you. There are 3 debut songs on this week’s countdown and 7 songs returning to the countdown. Our new number 1 this week is not just a new number 1, it’s been a steady climb to num...
2025-02-031h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 26 January 2025Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. .As usual Mike’ll spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world. Mike’ll countdown to the song most played in the world in bluegrass radio - our Number 1. In fact there’s a tie on this week’s list, so there are 21 songs to play you. There are 3 debut songs on this week’s countdown and 15 songs returning to the countdown. So that means there are only 3 songs on this week’s show that were on the show last week...
2025-01-271h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 19 January 2025Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. .As usual Mike’ll spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world. I’ll countdown to the song most played in the world in bluegrass radio our Number 1. This week’s number 1 is a former number 1 a spot it has held multiple times before. The countdown is based on the weekly survey of airplay done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night.
Available NOW, at podomatic.com/bttop20 or on iHeart radio, Apple/iTunes, Amazon Music, Player...
2025-01-191h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 12 January 2025Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. .As usual Mike’ll spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world. In this week’s show there is a tie for number 17, so there are 21 songs in the countdown. There are 17 songs returning to the countdown. And there is a brand new number 1 song – one that’s been at number 1 several times before. Our list is based on the weekly top 20 survey of airplay done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night.
Available NOW, at podomatic.com/btto...
2025-01-131h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Top 20 Countdown Annual 2024 SpecialMike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. This week, Mike’s reviewing the most played bluegrass songs in the world according to the Bluegrass Today.com weekly surveys during the whole of 2024. . .Mike’ll spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played inall of 2024 on bluegrass radio stations all over the world. Also there’s a tiny snippet of the 5 next songs that didn’t quite make the top 20. It’s the “Missed it by THAT MUCH” segment. And there is a brand new number 1 song.
Available NOW, at podomatic.com/bttop20 or on iHeart radio, Apple/iTunes, Amazon Mus...
2025-01-061h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 22 December 2024Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown.It’s Christmas week, and if you celebrate Christmas, we hope you have a wonderful celebration. IF you don’t celebrate Christmas, we hope you have a celebration of some kind or a happy relaxed time with family and friends for a few days. .As usual Mike’ll spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world. In this week’s show there is a tie for number 15, so there are 21 songs in the countdown. There are 3 debut songs and 6 songs...
2024-12-231h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 15 December 2024Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. .As usual Mike’ll spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world. In this week’s show there is a tie for number 7, so there are 21 songs in the countdown. There are 3 debut songs and 7 songs returning to the countdown. And there is a brand new number 1 song. Our list is based on the weekly top 20 survey of airplay done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night. Available NOW, at podomatic.com/bttop20 or on iHeart radio, Apple...
2024-12-161h 45The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 8 December 2024Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. .As usual Mike’ll spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world. In this week’s show there are two songs tied at number 20, so there are 21 songs in the countdown. There are 7 debut songs and 7 songs returning to the countdown. And there is a brand new number 1 song. Our list is based on the weekly top 20 survey of airplay done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night.
Available NOW, at podomatic.com/bttop20 or on iHeart radio, Ap...
2024-12-091h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 1 December 2024Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. .As usual Mike’ll spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world. In this week’s show there are two ties, so there are 22 songs in the countdown. There are 3 debut songs and 9 songs returning to the countdown. And there is a brand new number 1 song. Our list is based on the weekly top 20 survey of airplay done by BLuegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night.
Available NOW, at podomatic.com/bttop20 or on iHeart radio, Apple/iTunes, A...
2024-12-021h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 24 November 2024Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. .As usual Mike’ll spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world. In this week’s show there are two ties, so there are 22 songs in the countdown. There are 2 debut songs and 11 songs returning to the countdown. For the first time in the 119 weeks of the countdown show there are two number 1 songs in bluegrass sharing the top spot in a tie. And for one of them its only their third week on the countdown. Our list is based on th...
2024-11-251h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 17 November 2024Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. He says he’s delighted to be back after eye surgery and seeing better now than he has in decades. .As usual Mike will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world. In this weeks show, there are seven debut songs on the countdown and a seven songs returning to the countdown. . . And there's a new number 1 song in bluegrass hitting the top spot in only its second week on the top 20 based on the airplay survey done by Bluegra...
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2024-10-2359 minThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 20 October 2024Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. .
.As usual Mike will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world. There are some significant new releases in the last couple of days. In this weeks show, there are some debut songs on the countdown and a dozen songs returning to the countdown. . And there's a new number 1 song in bluegrass based on the airplay survey done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night.
Available NOW, at podomatic.com/bttop20 or on iHeart radio, Apple/i...
2024-10-201h 50The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 13 October 2024Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. . As usual Mike spins IN FULL the Top 20 the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world. There are some significant new releases in the last couple of days. In this weeks show, there are five debut songs on the countdown and 10 songs returning to the countdown. And the number 1 song this week has a very unusual story to it. It's the number 1 song in bluegrass based on the airplay survey done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night. ...
2024-10-131h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 6 October 2024As usual Mike spins IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world. In fact this week, there are 3 ties, so there are 23 songs to play you in the countdown and we hope we’ll have time for some new bluegrass as well. There are some significant new releases in the last couple of days. In this weeks show, there are TEN brand new songs debuting and 8 songs returning to the countdown. And Mike’ll countdown all the way to the brand new number 1 song in bluegrass based on the airplay survey done by Blue...
2024-10-061h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 29 September 2024Mike 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 brand new songs debuting and songs returning to the countdown. And he’ll count down all the way to the brand new number 1 song – the most played bluegrass song in the world of bluegrass radio, based on the airplay survey done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night.
Mike wants to hear from you about anything related to the countdown or if you th...
2024-09-291h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 22 September 2024Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. Mikes guest co-host this week is prolific bluegrass songwriter Billy Boone Smith from Nashville – they compare notes and Billy tells a lot of great stories. As usual Mike and Billy spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world. This week, there are brand new songs debuting and songs returning to the countdown. And they’ll will count down all the way to the brand new number 1 song – the most played bluegrass song in the world of bluegrass radio, based on...
2024-09-232h 12The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 15 September 2024Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. This week, Mike has a new intern – Alice - helping with researching and writing and even recording background information for us. And mike is joined by Valerie Smith as guest co-host. As usual Mike spins IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world. Mike and Valerie count down all the way to the brand new number 1 song – the most played bluegrass song in the world of bluegrass radio, based on the airplay survey done by BluegrassToday.com last week and publis...
2024-09-172h 08The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 8 September 2024The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 8 September 2024 Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. This week, Mike has a new intern – Alice - helping with researching and writing and even recording background information for us 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 2 brand new songs debuting and 7 songs returning to the countdown. And Mike will count down all the way to the brand new number 1 song – the most played bluegrass song in the world of bluegrass radio, based on...
2024-09-091h 52The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 1 September 2024Mike 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 two ties on the countdown so that means we have 22 songs to play in full this week. This week, there are 5 brand new songs debuting and 3 songs returning to the countdown. And Mike will count down all the way to the number 1 song in bluegrass based on the airplay survey done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night.
Mike wants to hear from you ab...
2024-09-032h 07The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 25 August 2024Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. As usual Mike will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world. This week, there are 8 brand new songs debuting and 8 songs returning to the countdown. There are two ties so that means an extra two songs in the count, and one of the songs is extra long. So the pressure is on to keep the chat to a minimum and give more time to the music. But we also have to keep in mind that the Austral...
2024-08-251h 50The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownBluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 18 August 2024Mike 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 6 brand new songs debuting and 8 songs returning to the countdown. And Mike will count down all the way to the new number 1 song in bluegrass based on the airplay survey done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night.
Mike wants to hear from you about anything related to the countdown or if you think a radio station near you might be inte...
2024-08-181h 42The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 4 August 2024Mike 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 some brand new songs debuting and some songs returning to the countdown. And Mike will Countdown all the way to the number 1 song in bluegrass based on the airplay survey done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night. Mike will also look at the Bluegrass Today Weekly Gospel Chart and if there’s room play the number 1 gospel song. All that PLUS s...
2024-08-051h 50The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 28 July 2024Mike 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 brand new songs debuting and 10 songs returning to the countdown. And Mike will count down all the way to the new number 1 song in bluegrass based on the airplay survey done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night. \Mike wants to hear from you about anything related to the countdown or if you think a radio station near you might be in...
2024-07-281h 44The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 21 July 2024Mike 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 6 brand new songs debuting and 5 songs returning to the countdown. And Mike will Countdown all the way to the number 1 song in bluegrass based on the airplay survey done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night. Mike wants to hear from you about anything related to the countdown or if you think a radio station near you might be interested in h...
2024-07-211h 44The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 14 July 2024Mike 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 3 brand new songs debuting and an additional 11 songs returning to the countdown. And he’ll count down to a new number 1 song in bluegrass based on the airplay survey done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night. Mike wants to hear from you about anything related to the countdown or if you think a radio station near you might be interested...
2024-07-142h 01The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 7 July 2024Mike 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 brand new songs debuting. And he’ll count down to a new number 1 song in bluegrass based on the airplay survey done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night. Mike wants to hear from you about anything related to the countdown or if you think a radio station near you might be interested in having the countdown as a regular two h...
2024-07-081h 45The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 30 June 2024Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. Mike will play all 20 of the countdown songs IN FULL plus a few additional brand new songs that Mike things will end up on the countdown in the fullness of time The Top 20 Countdown is based on a survey of airplay from the leading bluegrass radio djs around the world, as conducted by Bluegrass Today.com last week and published last Friday night. This week we are counting down to a new number 1, and introducing 9 debut songs as reported by bluegrass radio stations all over the world. Available NOW, at...
2024-07-011h 51The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 23 June 2024After 2 weeks under the weather fighting it out with Covid-19, Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. Mike plays all the songs on the countdown IN FULL including 11 songs that weren’t in the last podcast. Some of it didn’t make it to the podcast because of there just wasn’t space for it all, but you can hear all the cut pieces and the additional songs on the Patreon Page at http://patreon.com/bttop20 This week, Mike is joined as guest co-host by Rick Lang. Rick is a high profile songwriter from New H...
2024-06-232h 13The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 2 June 2024Mike Kear has posted another podcast for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown. This week, Mike is joined as guest co-host by Daniel Grindstaff. Daniel is a high profile banjo player who has released 3 singles in the last year, all of which have gone to number one on our countdown – he’s played with some of the greats of bluegrass – the Osborne Brothers, Jim & Jesse and later Jesse McReynolds, played many times on the Grand Old Opry, he has just released a new album called Heroes & Friends and his biggest claim to fame? He’s a listener to the Bluegrass Today Weekly T...
2024-06-022h 06The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 26 May 2024Join Mike Kear in Sydney, as he counts down the 20 hottest bluegrass songs on the bluegrass chart according to BluegrassToday.com. This week, Mike is joined as guest co-host Songwriter, Performer, Record producer, Co-founder of Billy Blue Records, Great friend to the bluegrass community, Jerry Salley. Jerry and Mike do quite a lot of talking on the show, so some of it didn’t make it to the podcast. But you can hear all the cut pieces and some of Jerry’s songs on the Patreon Page at http://patreon.com/bttop20 As usual Mike will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs...
2024-05-271h 58The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 19 May 2024Join Mike Kear in Sydney, as he counts down the 20 hottest bluegrass songs on the bluegrass chart according to BluegrassToday.com. As usual Mike will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world and Countdown to a new number 1. The countdown is based on the airplay survey done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night. This week, Mike’s guest co-host is Melody Williamson Keyes, from the family band Williamson Branch. Available 19 May, 2024, at podomatic.com/bttop20 or on iHeart radio, Apple/iTunes, Amazon Music, Player FM, Audible, or where...
2024-05-191h 54The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 12 May 2024Join Mike Kear in Sydney, as he counts down the 20 hottest bluegrass songs on the bluegrass chart according to BluegrassToday.com. As usual Mike will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world and Countdown to a new number 1. The countdown is based on the airplay survey done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night. This week’s show also includes a hot new single from Kenny & Amanda Smith and a hit from 1994 that Mike didn’t know about until this week. Available 12 May, 2024, at podomatic.com/bttop20 or on iHea...
2024-05-121h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 5 May 2024Join Mike Kear in Sydney, as he counts down the 20 hottest bluegrass songs on the bluegrass chart according to BluegrassToday.com. As usual Mike will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world and Countdown to a new number 1. The countdown is based on the airplay survey done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night. This week’s show also includes several hot new singles released to radio this week. Available 5 May, 2024, at podomatic.com/bttop20 or on iHeart radio, Apple/iTunes, Amazon Music, Player FM, Audible, or wherever you...
2024-05-051h 43The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 28 April 2024Join Mike Kear in Sydney, as he counts down the 20 hottest bluegrass songs on the bluegrass chart according to BluegrassToday.com. . This week, Mike’s joined by Mike Mitchell as guest cohost. Mike Mitchell’s from Floyd, Virginia although he was born in Canada. He’s a songwriter, bandleader, fiddle player of renown, singer, and will add some mighty fine nuances to our countdown As usual Mike will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world and Countdown to a new number 1. The countdown is based on the airplay survey done by Blue...
2024-04-291h 57The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 21 April 2024Join Mike Kear in Sydney, as he counts down the 20 hottest bluegrass songs on the bluegrass chart according to BluegrassToday.com. As usual Mike will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world and Countdown to a new number 1. The countdown is based on the airplay survey done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night. This week’s show also includes a hot new single from Kenny & Amanda Smith and a hit from 1994 that Mike didn’t know about until this week. Available 21 April, 2024, at podomatic.com/bttop20 or on iHea...
2024-04-221h 45The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 14 April 2024Join Mike Kear in Sydney, as he counts down the 20 hottest bluegrass songs on the bluegrass chart according to BluegrassToday.com. As usual Mike will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world and Countdown to a new number 1. The countdown is based on the airplay survey done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night. This week’s show also includes a hot new single frpm the Grascals – released to radio this morning. Available 14 April, 2024, at podomatic.com/bttop20 or on iHeart radio, Apple/iTunes, Amazon Music, Player FM, Audible...
2024-04-151h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 07 April 2024Join Mike Kear in Sydney, as he counts down the 20 hottest bluegrass songs on the bluegrass chart according to BluegrassToday.com. This week, Mike’s joined as guest co-host by award winning songwriter Rick Lang, who’s written so many of my favourite bluegrass songs.
As usual Mike will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world and Countdown to a new number 1. The countdown is based on the airplay survey done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night. Available 07April, 2024, at podomatic.com/bttop20 or on iHeart...
2024-04-091h 55The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 31 March 2024Join Mike Kear in Sydney, as he counts down the 20 hottest bluegrass songs on the bluegrass chart according to BluegrassToday.com. This week, Mike’s joined as guest co-host by Jon Goldfine, bass player with Chicago Bluegrass Band Henhouse Prowlers. As usual Mike will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world and Countdown to a new number 1. The countdown is based on the airplay survey done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night. Available 31 March, 2024, at podomatic.com/bttop20 or on iHeart radio, Apple/iTunes, Amazon Music...
2024-04-012h 03The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 24 March 2024Join Mike Kear in Sydney, as he counts down the 20 hottest bluegrass songs on the bluegrass chart according to BluegrassToday.com. As usual Mike will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world and Countdown to a new number 1. The countdown is based on the airplay survey done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night. Available 24 March, 2024, at podomatic.com/bttop20 or on iHeart radio, Apple/iTunes, Amazon Music, Player FM, Audible, or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts! Download the Podomatic app on your phone or table...
2024-03-241h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 18 March 2024Join Mike Kear in Sydney, as he counts down the 20 hottest bluegrass songs on the bluegrass chart according to BluegrassToday.com. As usual Mike will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world and Countdown to a new number 1. The countdown is based on the airplay survey done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night. Available 18 March, 2024, at podomatic.com/bttop20 or on iHeart radio, Apple/iTunes, Amazon Music, Player FM, Audible, or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts! Download the Podomatic app on your phone or table...
2024-03-181h 47The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 10 March 2024Join Mike Kear in Sydney, as he counts down the 20 hottest bluegrass songs on the bluegrass chart according to BluegrassToday.com. As usual Mike will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world and Countdown to a new number 1. The countdown is based on the airplay survey done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night. Available 10 March, 2024, at podomatic.com/bttop20 or on iHeart radio, Apple/iTunes, Amazon Music, Player FM, Audible, or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts! Download the Podomatic app on your phone or table...
2024-03-101h 44The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 25 February 2024Join Mike Kear in Sydney, as he counts down the 20 hottest bluegrass songs on the bluegrass chart according to BluegrassToday.com. As usual Mike will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world and Countdown to a new number 1 song in bluegrass based on the airplay survey done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night. This week there are .6 debut songs on the countdown and 6 songs returning to the countdown after some time outside the top 20.. Also Mike will play the top 3 songs on the Bluegrass Today We...
2024-02-251h 46The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 18 February 2024Join Mike Kear in Sydney, Australia and ths week’s guest co-host Jana Mougin as they count down the 20 hottest bluegrass songs on the bluegrass chart according to BluegrassToday.com. As usual Mike and Jana will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world, as we play all the songs in full and Countdown to a new number 1 song in bluegrass based on the airplay survey done by BluegrassToday.com last week and published last Friday night. This week there are .3 debut songs on the countdown and 10 songs returning to the c...
2024-02-181h 53The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 11 February 2024Join Mike Kear in Sydney, Australia as he counts down the 20 hottest bluegrass songs on the bluegrass chart according to BluegrassToday.com. This week, Mike will be joined by a co-host. He’s a guitarist, bandleader, songwriter, luthier, has a great history with some of the top bands in bluegrass. He’s from Topeka Kansas but Is in the process of moving to Owensboro Kentucky. His name is Rick Faris As usual Mike and Rick will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world, as we play all the songs in full and Cou...
2024-02-112h 13The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 4 February 2024As always, Mike Kear in Sydney, Australia will count down the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top Twenty bluegrass hits in full, from #20 all the way to the most played bluegrass song in the world this week - a brand new #1 This week, Mike is joined by a co-hostHe’s one of the most successful bluegrass songwriters in the world with more than 500 songs recorded. His company mission statement is “Drinking coffee and making stuff up”. His name is Mark (Brink) Brinkman. As usual Mike and Brink will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the...
2024-02-041h 56The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 28 January 2024Join Mike Kear in Sydney, Australia as he counts down the 20 hottest bluegrass songs on the bluegrass chart according to BluegrassToday.com. This week, Mike is joined by a co-host. He’s one of those technical people sittting in the control room looking through the window into the recording studio.. Or sitting down in the audience twiddling the knobs to make you sound as good as possible when you sing. His name is Ben Surratt. As usual Mike and Ben will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world, as they count...
2024-01-281h 54The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 21 January 2024Join Mike Kear in Sydney, Australia as he counts down the 20 hottest bluegrass songs on the bluegrass chart according to BluegrassToday.com. This week, Mike is joined by Amanda Cook. She’s a senior executive at leading bluegrass record label Mountain Fever Records, and a band leader. She knows a great many of the people in the bluegrass world, and contributes a lot to the interest this show holds for roots music fans. As usual Mike and Amanda will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world, as they count down to th...
2024-01-211h 58The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 14 January 2024Join Mike Kear in Sydney, Australia as he counts down the 20 hottest bluegrass songs on the bluegrass chart according to BluegrassToday.com. As usual Mike will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world, as they count down to the new number 1. He’ll also play 6 old favourites rejoining the countdown, and introduce 3 songs appearing on the countdown for the first time this week. The list is drawn from the airplay chart released by BluegrassToday.com just this last Friday night! And he has some hot bluegrass news and brand new songs...
2024-01-141h 52The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 7 January 2024Join Mike Kear in Sydney, Australia as he counts down the 20 hottest bluegrass songs on the bluegrass chart according to BluegrassToday.com. As usual Mike will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world, as they count down to the new number 1. He’ll also play 9 old favourites rejoining the countdown, and introduce 6 songs appearing on the countdown for the first time this week. The list is drawn from the airplay chart released by BluegrassToday.com just this last Friday night! And he has some hot bluegrass news and brand new songs...
2024-01-101h 48The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown New Year EditionJoin Mike Kear in Sydney, Australia as he counts down the 20 hottest bluegrass songs on the bluegrass chart according to BluegrassToday.com. As usual Mike will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world, as they count down to the new number 1. He’ll also play 6 old favourites rejoining the countdown, and introduce 3 songs appearing on the countdown for the first time this week. The list is drawn from the airplay chart released by BluegrassToday.com just this last Friday night! And he has some hot bluegrass news and brand new songs...
2023-12-311h 54The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown Christmas editionJoin Mike Kear in Sydney, Australia as he counts down the 20 hottest bluegrass songs on the bluegrass chart according to BluegrassToday.com. As usual Mike will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world, as they count down to the new number 1. They’ll also play 4 old favourites rejoining the countdown, and introduce 7 songs appearing on the countdown for the first time this week. The list is drawn from the airplay chart released by BluegrassToday.com just this last Friday night! And they’ll also play some new Christmas songs as well, si...
2023-12-241h 47The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown for 17 December, 2023Join Mike Kear in Sydney, Australia as he counts down the 20 hottest bluegrass songs on the bluegrass chart according to BluegrassToday.com. This week, Mike’s guest Co-host is Australian Golden Guitar winner Angus Gill, from Wauchope in upstate New South Wales – Record producer, Songwriter, band leader, singer, and all while still in his twenties. As usual Mike and Angus will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world, as they count down to the new number 1. Actually there’s 21 songs in the countdown this week because there is a tie between two...
2023-12-171h 51The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 CountdownThe Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown for 10 December, 2023Join Mike Kear in Sydney, Australia as he counts down the 20 hottest bluegrass songs on the bluegrass chart according to BluegrassToday.com. This week, Mike’s guest Co-host is Angelika Torrie, from Basel in Switzerland, one of the founding directors of the European Bluegrass Music Association (EBMA). As usual Mike and Angelika will spin IN FULL the Top 20 songs played this past week on bluegrass radio stations all over the world, as they count down to the new number 1. Actually there’s 21 songs in the countdown this week because theirs is a tie between two songs for one of the positions w...
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Bluegrass Stories with Katy Daley & Howard ParkerMike Kear IBMA 2020 Broadcaster of The Year Talks with Katy DaleyMike Kear is the first non-American to win IBMA's Broadcaster of The Year award. he talks about the award and the business of broadcasting bluegrass music to an international audience.
2020-12-1535 min
The Betfred League 1 ShowThe Betfred League 1 Show - 28th February 2018The Betfred League 1 returns this week as Ben and Matthew look back at all the results from the third round of The Challenge Cup.
In addition we also hear some post match reaction from some of the victors, including the thoughts of York's James Ford, Hunslet's Gary Thornton, Whitehaven's Carl Forster, Coventry Bear's Tom Tsang, and Bradford Bull's John Kear.
Plus we also catch up with Workington Town's Head Coach Leon Pryce, and Head Coach at North Wales Crusaders Mike Grady.
With thanks to
BBC Sport
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2018-02-2855 min