This week on the BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown, we count down the twenty most-played songs on the Bluegrass Today airplay chart. The chart is compiled from bluegrass radio stations across the United States and reflects what broadcasters are spinning this week.

The countdown features a brand new #1 song, along with eight songs making their debut and seven returning to the chart. It’s another busy week on the chart with plenty of movement throughout the Top 20.

Along the way we also take a short musical detour to mark the 25th anniversary of the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou?. The soundtrack from that film introduced acoustic roots music to millions of listeners around the world, and we revisit a few memorable performances from the album including Tim Blake Nelson, the Peasall Sisters, the Cox Family with Alison Krauss, and of course the Soggy Bottom Boys with Man of Constant Sorrow.

As always, the show features the latest bluegrass releases along with background notes about the artists and the songs making their way up this week’s chart.

Thanks for listening to the BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown, produced and presented by Mike Kear in Sydney, Australia.

This week on the BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown we run down the most-played songs on bluegrass radio, based on the BluegrassToday.com airplay chart.

There are Four brand new debuts on the chart this week, including new music from Della Mae, Nick Dumas, and Milan Miller. We also hear from longtime favourites like Blue Highway, Dailey & Vincent, Ashby Frank, and Wyatt Ellis.

Trey Hensley appears twice on the chart this week, while Chris Jones & The Night Drivers continue their strong run with one of the most consistent hits on the chart in recent months.

And at the top this week, Buddy Melton’s “Blue Skies” returns to the number one spot once again — proof that this song has truly found a home with bluegrass radio.

Along the way we also check in with the BluegrassToday Weekly Grassicana Chart, and play some of the top songs from this week's chart. You can also check out some of the songs that didnt makt it to the podcast at our patreon page http://patreon.com/bttop20

Thanks for listening, and remember — you can always find the full chart at BluegrassToday.com/Chart.

It’s another big week on the BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown, with a brand-new number one, four songs making their debut, and six tracks returning to the countdown.

Taking over the top spot this week is Daniel Grindstaff & The Uptown Troubadours with “We See Love,” jumping from a debut at #11 last week straight to #1.

There’s a tie for #2 this week between The Lonesome River Band with “Bernadette” and Larry Cordle with “This Weary Road,” while strong movers, former chart-toppers, and fresh new voices keep things moving right across the Top 20.

You’ll hear new music from Dailey & Vincent, Caroline Owens, and Volume Five, plus returning favourites from Trey Hensley, Chris Jones & The Night Drivers, Buddy Melton, Irene Kelley, Nick Dumas, and many more.

From classic traditional sounds to modern bluegrass energy, it’s a packed two hours of the music bluegrass fans are loving this week.

Thanks for listening — and congratulations to all the artists on the chart.