Episode 151: BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 18 January 2026

This week’s edition is a little later than usual — thanks for your patience.In this episode we count down the Top 20 bluegrass songs from the BluegrassToday.com airplay chart, plus a special feature on the Top 5 songs from the BluegrassToday Weekly Gospel Chart.An unusual chart week too — for the first time in the history of this countdown there are no debut songs and no new #1, a reminder that strong songs can hold their ground when the field is tight.You’ll hear music this week from artists including The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Billy Strings, Junior Sisk, Shelby Means, Milan Miller, Ashby Frank, Daniel Grindstaff & The Uptown Troubadours, Appalachian Road Show, Irene Kelley, Trey Hensley, and many more.Along the way there’s background on the songs, the writers, the recordings, and the stories behind the music — plus a look at what’s happening across the bluegrass charts right now.🎶 Also this weekWe feature the Top 5 songs from the BluegrassToday Weekly Gospel Chart, highlighting some of the strongest current gospel releases being played on bluegrass radio.🌐 Song list and extrasYou can find the full song list in the BluegrassToday charts at BluegrassToday.com/chart  for this episode.📩 Get in touchQuestions, comments, or song suggestions are always welcome. Mike’s email is [email protected] for listening — and enjoy the countdown.— Mike Kear Sydney, Australia