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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 Number 1, just like Casey Kasem used to do it! To keep things spicy, we'll talk a little bit ab ...
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A podcast aimed at local artists and songwriters, giving them a place to share music, stories and experiences as they chase their dream.
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Episode 146: BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 30/NOV/2025
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1:48:00Welcome to this week’s BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown, produced in Sydney, Australia, where we bring you the 20 most-played songs in bluegrass radio worldwide — as published each Friday night on BluegrassToday.com. This week’s chart gives us strong climbers, powerful debuts, returning favourites, and a familiar face back at number one. This…
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Album Review of "The Greatest Hits You've Never Heard" by Jesse James Landers Pt:1
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1:12:03This week's episode is a look at my latest Album "The Greatest Hits You've Never Heard" Part 1. We dive into the 1st 12 tracks of the album and the stories behind them. This album is a mixture of songwriter prompts, audio recordings of the band, and just songs that I wanted to get out while I can. They are not studio versions but I hope to have the…
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Caroline Countdown - 23rd November 2025
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The Georgia Songbirds Weekly Top 10 Countdown Week 276
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1:06:50A Little extra episode this week. The Georgia Songbirds Weekly Top 10 Countdown. The top 10 you voted thru and 5 new songs from sifferent artists. Vote for your favorites. You can vote on the Instagram of the Georgia Songbirds or thru our website.By The Georgia Songbirds
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Live from the Bird's Nest Time Travel Paradox
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1:25:00Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds family a local duo from Georgia. Josh and Phil otherwise known as Time Travel Paradox. Josh and Phil came up to the bird's nest, that's right it's been awhile but back where we started. They played us a few songs, and we got to talking about the band name, Back to the Future, a spider that was on the microphon…
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Episode 145: The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 16 Movember 2025
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1:54:44This week on the BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown, I’m joined by one of the most respected broadcasters in bluegrass, Cindy Baucom, host of Knee Deep in Bluegrass and longtime MC of the main stage at MerleFest. Cindy brings her trademark warmth, insight, and good humour as we work our way through a busy chart: one brand-new Number One, five d…
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Live from the Digital Bird's Nest, Zach Stich's Album Review of "Til They Put Me in the Ground
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1:08:57Let's welcome back to the Georgia Songbirds a local singer-songwriter Zach Stich. Zach came on the show and we did an album review of his latest album "Til They Put Me In the Ground" We listened to the songs and the stories behind them. So pull up a seat and listen in to our conversation.By The Georgia Songbirds
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Episode 144: Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown - 9/Nov/2025
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1:48:00Broadcast from Sydney, Australia This week’s countdown features a new Number 1, seven debuts, and eight returning favourites—plus a good-natured bit of chart confusion over two songs called “Working Man Blues.” You’ll hear brand-new music from: Trey Hensley – “Can’t Outrun the Blues” (our highest debut) Jim Hurst – “I’m Leavin’” East Nash Grass – “…
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Caroline Countdown - 9th November 2025
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Live from Songbirds Studio Serpent and Dove
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1:28:53Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds Family a husband and wife duo from Georgia, Kimberly and Kevin Griggs otherwise known as Serpent and Dove. They came on the show after a long set the night before and braved a sit down with me. We talked about songwriting, Family, Jimmy Fallon, Teen slang and more. We listened to 1 of their songs but they push…
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Episode 143: BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 02/Nov/2025
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1:48:00This week’s chart is full of surprises — seven debuts, six returning songs, two ties (at #19 and #8), and a brand-new #1! We even start the show in an unusual place: #27, where last week’s chart-topper took a record-breaking fall after ten weeks on the countdown. Total music time: 81 minutes 31 seconds Show length: 1 hour 48 minutes Highlights: Jac…
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Live form the Digital Bird's Nest Album Review of "Way Out West" by Elizabeth & Jameson
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2:03:50Let's welcome back to the Georgia Songbirds a Husband Wife duo from the UK, Elizabeth & Jameson. This time we did an album review of their new album "Way Out West" We listened to the songs and stories behind them. So pull-up a seat and listen to this talented duo's latest album.By The Georgia Songbirds
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Caroline Countdown - 26th October 2025
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Episode 142: Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 26 October 2025
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1:48:00This week’s Countdown is bursting at the seams — 22 songs thanks to two ties, seven debuts, seven returning favorites, and a brand-new #1! As it happens, the orderof the songs makes it seem like a 3 Act Play! 🪕 Show Highlights Act 1 – Fresh Blood: Six of the seven debut tracks land right up front, bringing a wave of new energy to kick off the show.…
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Album Review of "Outlaws" by Andre Clark
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1:55:25Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds family a local singer-songwriter from Georgia, Andre Clark. Andre came on the show to share his latest album "Outlaws" We listened to the songs and stories behind them. Andre is a 17 year old singer from North Georgia. So pull up a seat and listen in to the songs and stories of Andre Clark.…
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Episode 141: BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 19 October 2025
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1:48:00This week’s Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown comes with a few surprises — a new number one, six brand-new debuts, and ten favourites returning to the chart, including a couple of ties that push us to 22 songs in total. We’ll hear from rising stars like Mountain Grass Unit, East Nash Grass, and Daniel Grind-staff & The Uptown Troubadours, alo…
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Caroline in the Garden Live from Songbirds Studio
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1:18:47Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds family a local singer-songwriter from right here in Georgia, Caroline in the Garden. Caroline came on the show and brought her Piano with her. She played us a few songs and we got to know her. Not only is she a talented singer-songwriter but she used to be a lawyer. We talked about that, AI, her blog, Kids, mo…
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Episode 140: BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 12/Oct/2025
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1:48:00This 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 break with “Richmond on the James.” Jason Carter & Michael Cleveland dominate again — three songs in the Top …
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Lucas J Smith Live from the Digital Bird's Nest
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1:05:50Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds family a local singer-songwriter from Georgia, Lucas Smith. Lucas is a senior in high school and he came on the show to share his music and stories. We learned he teaches kids music, he was on the Voice, we learned how he got started, we talked about supergroups, book fairs and more. We even listened to a few …
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Luke Brown live from Songbirds Studio
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1:32:30Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds family originally from Alabama but now living here in Georgia chasing his dream, Luke Brown from Luke Brown and the Jubilee. Luke came on the show to play us a few of his songs, tell some stories about his life and musical journey. We talked sales, the Beach Boys, chocolate gravy, how he open for other artists…
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Episode 139: The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 28 September 2025
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1:44:00This 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 way, watch for long-runners still holding strong and a few surprise collaborations making noise on r…
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The Georgia Songbirds Weekly Top 10 Countdown Week 268
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1:02:30The Georgia Songbirds Weekly Top 10 Week 268. Enjoy the countdown, remember voting is open until Thurs.By The Georgia Songbirds
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Sydni Cook Live from the Songbirds Studio
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1:11:11Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds family a local singer-songwriter Sydni Cook. Sydni came by the show to share her story and some music. We got to know her a little along the way too. She talked about her time selling peaches, making medleys, she played the 1st song she ever sang. She was around 4 by the way. And she even played us a few of he…
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Episode 138: The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 21 September 2025
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1:44:00This 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, Authentic Unlimited, Alison Brown & Steve Martin, and Zeb Snyder. 8 returning songs proving their staying power o…
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Live from Songbirds Studio Elizabeth Saulsbury
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1:38:12Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds Family a local Singer-songwriter from here in Georgia. Elizabeth came on the show to swap stories and play some of her music. As always we got sidetracked and ended up talking about 23andMe, Disney, musicals, and so much more. She even played us a few songs. So pull up a seat and listen in to Elizabeth and mys…
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Live from the Digital Bird's Nest The Van Allen Twins
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1:36:20Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds Family, a singer-songwriter duo from California The Van Allen Twins. Drea and Kellen are talented multi instrumentalists, singer-songwriters that came on the show to talk about their music and more. Drea has Harmonica lessons on her YouTube Channel if you want to check them out. We talked about their style of …
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Episode 137: BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 7 Sept 2025
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1:48:00A 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 stories and surprises. We welcome three brand-new debuts, nine strong returnees, and even a couple of t…
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Live from the Digital Bird's Nest Mack Holland
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1:00:20Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds Family a local Gospel Singer-Songwriter Mack Holland. Mack came on the show to share his music and his story. We talked about how he writes his Gospel songs, his book, He is a published Author. We also looked up some fun facts about cars and we listened to a few of his songs. So sit back, pull up a chair and l…
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Episode 136: BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 31/August/2025
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1:48:00This week’s Countdown has it all — comebacks, debuts, big moves, and a brand-new #1 from Zeb Snyder with “Dollar Bill Blues.” Hear every song in full, plus an interview about MountainGrass, Australia’s premier bluegrass event. This week’s BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown is packed with action on the chart: Zeb Snyder rockets from #14 all the …
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Zac Chastain Live from Songbirds Studio
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1:30:13Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbird family a local singer-songwriter Zac Chastain. Zac came on the show to play us a few tunes, tell some stories, and man did we. We talked about roofing, Stephen Wilson, music and so much more. Zac even played us a few of his songs that are not out yet. So pull up a seat and listen in to our conversation…
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Episode 135: The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 24 August 2025
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1:48:00The BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown with Mike Kear — direct from Windsor, Australia. This week’s chart plus Bluegrass on the Rise, five fast-rising tracks rocketing toward the Top 20. We count down the 20 most played songs in bluegrass radio, direct from the BluegrassToday airplay chart — plus we spotlight five fast-rising tracks in our Blue…
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Episode 134: BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 24/Aug/2025
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1:48:00The BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown with Mike Kear — direct from Windsor, Australia. This week’s chart plus Bluegrass on the Rise, five fast-rising tracks rocketing toward the Top 20. We count down the 20 most played songs in bluegrass radio, direct from the BluegrassToday airplay chart — plus we spotlight five fast-rising tracks in our Blue…
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Album Review of Yung Huddy's "Better Than Ever"
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1:20:11Let's Welcome to the Georgia Songbirds Family a local singer-songwriter, Artist from North Georgia Yung Huddy. Huddy came on the show to do an album review of his latest album "Better Than Ever" Huddy is a 17 year old Pop,R&B, Hip Hop artist from North Georgia. We listened to all of the songs from his latest album and got to know a little bit about…
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Odie & I Live from the Digital Bird's Nest
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2:11:31Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds Family a singer-songwriter from Oklahoma DA Bowen or you might know him as Odie & I. We've been trying to set this interview up for awhile now. DA came on the show and we talked about mental health, retirement, Granny Stories, Ray Wylie Hubbard and more. We even listened to a few of DA's songs, So pull up a se…
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Episode 133: Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 10/Aug/2025
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1:48:00This week’s Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown is packed with great music — including a brand-new #1 from Ashby Frank, multiple debuts, and a few big returners climbing back toward the top. We’ve also got a listener request from Tasmania featuring the Bray Brothers & Red Cravens, plus new singles from Wyatt Ellis, Alison Brown & Steve Martin, …
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Album Review of Riv "You Don't Know What You Have Until It's Gone
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53:24Let's Welcome to the Georgia Songbirds Family local Singer-songwriter Hip Hop Artist RIV. River is a 17 year old aspiring artist and he came on the show and brought his latest album "You Don't Know What You Have Until It's Gone" for review. So we sat down and listened to the songs and stories behind them. So pull up a chair and listen in as we revi…
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Episode 132: BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 3 Aug 2025
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1:52:37This episode of the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown features four debut songs, three return entries, and the reigning #1: Benson’s “Lover of the Road.” You'll hear chart-topping tracks from Alison Krauss & Union Station, Chris Jones, Appalachian Road Show, and Daniel Grindstaff. Plus, Jesse Smathers and Hammertowne make strong first appeara…
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Have You Heard? the Inappropriate Edition
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1:02:24You asked for it, You got it. The latest episode of Have You Heard? If your easily offended be warned we get pretty nasty. Jordan, Patrick, and Myself picked 3 songs each that you will probably never hear on the radio but that we really like. So sit back laugh, love, and be ready for anythingBy The Georgia Songbirds
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Episode 131: BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown 28 July 2025
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1:48:00This week on the BluegrassToday Weekly Top 20 Countdown, your host — Agent 254 himself, Mike Kear in Sydney, Australia— is back with another round of bluegrass chart action. 🎵 We count down the Top 20 most-played bluegrass songs of the week. 🔥 A new #1 song that climbed to the top in just its second week on the chart. 🆕 Six debuts and five returnin…
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Live from Songbirds Studio Claire and James Yardis
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1:26:10Let's Welcome to the Georgia Songbirds Family local Singer-Songwriter Claire Yardis and her brother James. They came on the show and did we have fun. We talked about songwriting, Open Mics, she taught me what a Trope is and more. They even played us a few songs live. So pull up a seat and listen in to our conversation. It's no training chickens but…
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Episode 130: Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 21/July/2025
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1:43:52It’s a big week on the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown — we’ve got a brand new Number 1, four debut entries, and seven songs making their return! Mike takes us through the Top 20 IN FULL, plus we feature two standout tracks from the Grassicana chart based on last week’s survey, and five songs from the albums nominated for IBMA 2025 Album of…
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Live from the Songbirds Studio Local Honey
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1:50:01Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds family a local husband and wife duo Jake and Taylor otherwise known as Local Honey. Jake and Taylor came on the show and brought their little 3 month old baby,who is now the youngest guest I've had on the show. We sat down and had a fun talk about the local scene, their time in the GA vs TX competition, the La…
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Episode 129: The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 13 July 2025
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1:48:00Join Mike Kear in Sydney for this week’s Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown, featuring the 20 most-played bluegrass songs worldwide according to the Bluegrass Today radio survey published Friday night. Every chart song is played in full, so you get to hear exactly what’s making waves on bluegrass radio right now. This week’s show also includes…
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Live from Songbirds Studio Dylan Kight
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2:03:14Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds Family a local singer songwriter from right here in Georgia Mr Dylan Kight. Dylan came on the show to tell his story and shame some music. We had such a fun conversation about Vinyls, the Local Scene around here, Poetry, being mooned and more. So pullup a seat if and listen in to our conversation. Dylan even p…
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Episode 128: the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 6 July 2025
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1:48:00You can catch the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown as a podcast where we play full songs, all of them in the top 20 Chart anytime. Just search in your favorite podcast app. And for the full chart details, head to BluegrassToday.com. Plus, if you want to hear bonus segments and extras that don’t make it to air, check out our Patreon page at p…
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Episode 127: The Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 29 June 2025
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1:46:43Welcome to the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown – your guide to the 20 most-played bluegrass songs on radio this week! Join host Mike Kear as he counts them down, sharing artist stories, songwriter credits, and behind-the-scenes insights straight from the world of bluegrass. Each week’s show is based on the authoritative BluegrassToday.com a…
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Live from the Digital Bird's Nest Sharon Marie White
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1:22:18Let's welcome back to the Georgia Songbirds a singer-songwriter from Canada Sharon Marie White. Sharon came back on the show to talk about all the new things that have happened in her musical journey since we last spoke. We talked about inspirations, new music, AI, Bond and so much more. We even listened to a few of her songs that are available for…
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Episode 126: Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown 23/6/2025
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1:48:38This is the Bluegrass Today Weekly Top 20 Countdown — the radio show and podcast that brings you the 20 most-played songs in bluegrass, based on the official BluegrassToday.com airplay chart. Hosted by Mike Kear in Sydney, Australia, and broadcast on great radio stations around the world, each episode features the latest hits, artist stories, and a…
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Live from the Digital Bird's Nest Michael Peterson
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1:35:30I'm very honored to introduce this Artist to the Georgia Songbirds Family. Let's welcome a bonafide 90's country hitmaker, songwriter, Artist, and just a great guy Michael Peterson. Michael came on the show and man did we have a good time. We talked about being Army Wives, 90's Country, Family Tragedy, inspirational stories and so much more. This i…
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