Episode 132: BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 3 Aug 2025

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.