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The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown

Mike Kear, Sydney Australia
Bluegrass Music
Bluegrass
Bluegrass Today
Alison Krauss
Billy Strings
Daniel Grindstaff
Hawkesbury Radio
Jason Carter
Michael Cleveland
Bobby Osborne
Music Charts
Nefesh Mountain
The Grascals
Alison Krauss and Union Station
Sister Sadie
Bluegrass Radio
Australian Music
Songwriting
Steel Drivers
Mountain Home Records

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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Latest Episodes

This week we celebrate a very special milestone – the 200th edition of the BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown.

To mark the occasion, I was joined by special guest co-host Terry Herd from Nashville. Terry is CEO and co-founder of Bluegrass Today,... more

Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown – Episode 199

This week on the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown we have a brand new number one song, six debuts, six returning songs and a tie at number 11.

Red Camel Collective returns to the top of t... more

This week on the BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown from Sydney, Australia, Jaelee Roberts holds on to the number 1 spot for a second straight week with “I’m Putting You Out of My Misery” — her very first chart-topper.

We also welcome this week’... more

This week on the BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown, we're counting down the most-played songs on bluegrass radio this week, according to the airplay survey conducted by BluegrassToday and published last Friday.

It's a busy chart this week. Than... more

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Recent Guests

Grayson Lane
Guest performer, son of the host, featured on the program
Bluegrass performers (family connection to host)
Episode: Episode 171: Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown – Episode 199
Jaylee Roberts
First-time number-one artist on the countdown, highlighted as a guest entrant
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Episode: Episode 169: BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown Episode 197
Rebekah Speer
Long-time behind-the-scenes figure in bluegrass and gospel, connected with Get It Played
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Episode: Episode 167: BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown – Show 195
Daniel Grindstaff
Frontman of Daniel Grindstaff and The Uptown Troubadours, debuting Denver
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Episode: Episode 167: BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown – Show 195
Darryl Mosley
Songwriter and artist debuting with She Knew It All
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Episode: Episode 165: The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown Episode 193
Teddy Barney Castle
Band leader and debut countdown artist
Turnberry Records / Bluegrass musician
Episode: Episode 161: BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown – Show 188
Caroline Owens
A rising young talent in the bluegrass world
Episode: Episode 156: BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown – Episode 183
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Episode: Episode 143: BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 02/Nov/2025

Hosts

Mike Kear
Host of the weekly Top 20 countdown with background in Australian radio; central figure guiding chart moves, artist spotlights, and show segments.
Charlotte
Research Desk contributor and on-air guide providing background notes, artist spotlights, and context for segments.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Great listening

    Really enjoying the podcast! I look forward to it every week. Keep it up!

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    5
    D35 Martin
    United States6 months ago
  • Awesome Possum

    Excellent reviews and back stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Harleyfins
    United States8 months ago
  • Love it

    More songs less explanation

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    commander kang
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love it

    Is Alice human why does she read in monotone?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    commander kang
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the show

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peter Waldo
    United Statesa year ago

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Listener engagement is a standout—Patreon and email prompts build community.
Great show for bluegrass lovers; strong song selections and storytelling.
Professional, friendly host banter with good artist context.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show presents a weekly, full-length bluegrass countdown of the world's top 20 tracks, guided by a host broadcasting from Australia with a rotating desk of co-hosts and guests. Each episode moves from number 20 to number 1, interleaving song plays with artist spotlights, background notes, and light storytelling about the songs' origins and chart dynamics. A recurring focus is on cross-border bluegrass activity, industry news, and engaging community prompts that invite listener participation and support, often via a Patreon. Noteworthy is the blend of traditional bluegrass with contemporary artists and international radio reach, plus regular segments that educate listeners on artist histories and chart movement, making it both a music sho... more

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