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The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown

Mike Kear, Sydney Australia
Bluegrass Music
Bluegrass
Bluegrass Today
Bluegrass Radio
Jason Carter
Michael Cleveland
Mountain Home Records
Bronwyn Keith-Hines
Mylon Miller
Daniel Grindstaff
Travelin’ Mccourys
Darren and Brooke Aldridge
Alison Krauss
Music
Sister Sadie
Ashby Frank
The Grascals
Billy Strings
Country Music
Darren Nicholson

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... more

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This 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 br... more

This 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 ... more

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, Au... more

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 st... more

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Recent Guests

Suzanne Deproz
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Episode: Episode 136: BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 31/August/2025
Dave Deproz
Publicity handler for Abotma and Mountain Grass festival.
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Episode: Episode 136: BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 31/August/2025
Brink Brinkman
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Episode: Episode 124: Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown
Caroline Wright
Co-host and founder of Bluegrass Hawaii, a prominent community in bluegrass music
Bluegrass Hawaii
Episode: Episode 122: The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 25 May 2025

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Mike Kear
Host of the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown, bringing expert knowledge and passion for bluegrass music to the audience.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
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    More songs less explanation

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    commander kang
    United States3 months ago
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    commander kang
    United States5 months ago
  • Love the show

    Don't change a thing , I look forward to the show every week . Todays Bluegrass is Tops

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    Peter Waldo
    United States6 months ago
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    commander kang
    United States9 months ago
  • Great show thank you

    Keep up the great work

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    Peter Waldo
    United Statesa year ago

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The narratives and historical context provided alongside the music are highly praised, appealing to both casual listeners and bluegrass aficionados.
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Many enjoy the personal anecdotes shared by the host, enhancing connection and community feeling.

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This podcast showcases the top 20 hottest bluegrass songs, offering listeners a weekly dive into the evolving landscape of bluegrass music. Hosted by Mike Kear in Australia, along with guest co-hosts, each episode features a countdown format similar to classic radio countdown shows, providing engaging commentary and intriguing discussions about the genre. Episodes also highlight the stories behind the songs, the artists, and the cultural significance of bluegrass music, making it both an entertaining and educational experience for fans of the genre.

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