The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown
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<p>Welcome to the <strong>Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown</strong>, 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. <br><br>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! <br><br>We'll publish a new episode every Sunday morning. Visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bttop20 and join the conversation!<br><br>Keep pickin', keep grinnin', and keep listening! </p>
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Recent Episodes
August 10, 2026
Episode 178: Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown number 207
This week on the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown, the chart keeps us guessing once again with plenty of movement throughout the Top 20.There's a new number one, and elsewhere the countdown brings us 3 debut songs, 8 returning favourites, and a tie at number 17, giving us a total of 21 songs this week.Along the way we hear new music from Darren Nicholson, Laney & Bishop, and Danny Burns, while familiar favourites from The Grascals, Dailey & Vincent, Jaelee Roberts, Kenny & Amanda Smith, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, and many more continue their climb.We also congratulate Daniel Grindstaff & The Uptown Troubadours, whose Grand Ole Opry debut has been recognised with the Power Performance Award at the Mightier Than The Sword Awards, as their recording of "Denver" makes one of the most remarkable chart comebacks we've seen in quite a while.Join Mike Kear for two hours of the very best in today's bluegrass music, counting down the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 from #20 to this week's #1.
August 4, 2026
Episode 177: Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown – Show #207
It's another busy week on the BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown with plenty of movement throughout the chart.This week's countdown features:A new Number One song.TEN impressive debuts.A number of returning favourites.two ties so that means 22 songs on the countdownThe latest movers and shakers from the BluegrassToday Grassicana chart.Along the way you'll hear music from artists including Bronwyn, Dailey & Vincent, Balsam Range, The Grascals, Milan Miller, Jaelee Roberts and many more, as we count down the twenty most-played songs on bluegrass radio this week.As always, you'll also hear the stories behind the music, songwriter information, chart highlights, and a few observations from me along the way.Thank you for listening and for supporting the BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend who loves bluegrass music.I'm Mike Kear, and I hope you'll join me again next week for another trip through the BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20.
July 21, 2026
Episode 176: Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown – Episode 204
his week on the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown:Kenny & Amanda Smith hold on to the number one spot for a second consecutive week with "Tears of the Cherokee."Dailey & Vincent continue their climb with "Moon Shines on the Still," while Balsam Range, The Grascals, Jaelee Roberts and Milan Miller round out a strong Top 6.We take a short break from the countdown to visit the Bluegrass Today Gospel Chart, featuring music from Jackson Harris, David Parmley and Buddy Melton.Plus, there's a spotlight on a brand-new release from Marty Falle, whose latest song, "Song of the Holler," continues his remarkable run of original Appalachian storytelling.Join Mike Kear for two hours of the biggest songs in bluegrass, artist news, chart movement, songwriter information, and a few laughs along the way.Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you next week for another edition of the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown with Mike Kear.
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<p>Welcome to the <strong>Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown</strong>, 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. <br><br>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! <br><br>We'll publish a new episode every Sunday morning. Visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bttop20 and join the conversation!<br><br>Keep pickin', keep grinnin', and keep listening! </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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