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
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Alison Krauss & Union Station return after a 14-year break with “Richmond on the James.”
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Jason Carter & Michael Cleveland dominate again — three songs in the Top 20, including the IBMA-decorated “Outrun the Rain.”
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Shelby Means, Ashby Frank, and Volume Five all climb steadily.
- Emotional debut for Bobby Osborne & C.J. Lewandowski with “Blue Heartache,” recorded as a tribute after Bobby’s passing.
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Will Clark launches his solo career with “A Different Kind of Lonesome.”
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Kevin Denney holds the #1 spot with “Gulf Shore Line,” featuring Andy Leftwich, Rob Ickes, Darrin Vincent & Jaelee Roberts.
- Four-way tie on the Gospel Chart led by Eighteen Mile, High Road, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, and Kristy Cox, with Jerry Salley & The Oak Ridge Boys just behind — the Oaks’ final studio recording by their original lineup.
- Runtime 104 minutes (68 minutes of music + features, stories & Countdown commentary).
🔗 Credits
Produced by Hawkesbury Radio with the cooperation of BluegrassToday.com.
All songs from the BluegrassToday Weekly Airplay Chart, used by permission.
Licensed for full-music podcasting under APRA Australia guidelines.
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