Folk Music Radio Airplay Chart
March 2026, Week 4

Compiled by Richard Gillmann
From Playlists Submitted to FOLKDJ-L

TOP ALBUMS of March 2026, Week 4
Compiled by Richard Gillmann from FOLKDJ-L playlists
Based on 2114 plays from 76 playlists from 68 Folk DJs

  1: "Field Notes," Dave Gunning [Self, 2/2026] (18)
        "Going Nowhere Tonight" (3)
        "World of Make Believe" (3)
        "Blue Heart" (3)
        "Angels' Share" (3)
  2: "Whistlin' Past the Graveyard," Andy Cohen, Eleanor Ellis, William Lee Ellis [Riverlark, 3/2026] (15)
        "Pearl River Blues #2" (2)
        "I'll Be Rested When the Roll is Called" (2)
        "Columbus Stockade" (2)
  3: "Appalachia," Emily Scott Robinson [Oh Boy, 1/2026] (12)
        "Appalachia" (2)
        "The Time For Flowers" (2)
        "The Water is Wide" (2)
        "Dirtbag Saloon" (2)
  4: "Forged in Fire," Crys Matthews [Shamus, 3/2026] (10)
        "Forged In Fire" (9)
  5: "All Tied Together," Ye Vagabonds [River Lea, 2/2026] (9)
        "Long Grass" (3)
        "Cuckoo Storm" (2)
        "I'll Keep Singing" (2)
  5: "Keep Going," Ken Whiteley [Pyramid, 2/2026] (9)
        "Everybody's Got To Be Tried" (2)
        "At the End of the Day" (2)
  5: "Magic Accident," Della Mae [Compass, 1/2026] (9)
        "Out Run 'Em" (2)
  8: "Blossoms & Ghosts," Thea Hopkins [Self, 3/2026] (7)
        "I Am Not A Stranger" (2)
        "Red Wing" (2)
  8: "Soldier Of Fortune," Mary Gauthier [Self] (7)
        "Soldier of Fortune" (7)
  8: "Songs of Hope," Tom Chapin [Sundance, 2/2026] (7)
        "Woody Guthrie's Dream" (3)
        "Sing For Peace" (2)
  8: "O California!," Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands [Spruce & Maple, 1/2026] (7)
        "Fair and Tender Ladies" (2)
        "One Tiny Spark" (2)
        "Sweet South Anna River" (2)
 12: "Blessing On The Wing," Newberry & Verch [Slab Town] (6)
        "Honky Tonk Heaven" (2)
        "Blessing on the Wing" (2)
        "Where the Songs Come From" (2)
 12: "Joe Troop & the Truth Machine," Joe Troop & the Truth Machine [Joe Troop, 3/2026] (6)
        "Runnin' From The Weather" (2)
        "Sweet Pea" (2)
 12: "Overdue for a Revolution," Martin Kerr [Nettwerk, 3/2026] (6)
        "Immigrants" (4)
        "Overdue for a Revolution" (2)
 12: "Time," Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band [Thirty Tigers] (6)
        "Time" (6)
 12: "Together Again," Tom Paxton & John McCutcheon [Appalseed, 1/2026] (6)
        "Old Dog" (1)
 17: "America's Game," John Flynn [Self, 2/2026] (5)
        "America's Game" (5)
 17: "Dream Chaser," Willie Nelson [Legacy] (5)
        "Dream Chaser" (5)
 17: "Empire," Kray Van Kirk [Self, 1/2026] (5)
        "Resistance" (2)
        "Silence In The Archives" (2)
 17: "Flight of the Robin," Debi Smith [Self, 2/2026] (5)
        "Nebraska Moon" (1)
 21: "And Still We Sing: The Outspoken Collection," Holly Near [Calico Tracks] (4)
        "The Great Peace March" (1)
 21: "Avec Elodie," Eloise & Co [Self, 10/2025] (4)
        "We're Not Broken" (2)
 21: "Business Unusual," Goodnight Moonshine [Self, 2/2026] (4)
        "Stars" (2)
 21: "Celestun," Tyler Ramsey & Carl Broemel [Duo Quest, 3/2026] (4)
        "Sylvie's Guitar" (2)
        "Flying Things" (2)
 21: "The Curves Are Still There," Jamie Anderson [Tsunami, 3/2026] (4)
        "Guitar On The Wall" (2)
 21: "Devils & Doves," Sam Bergquist [Self, 3/2026] (4)
        "Landfill" (2)
 21: "The Fiddle And The Drum," Béla Fleck & Renee Fleming [Thirty Tigers] (4)
        "In The Pines" (4)
 21: "Happiness & Misery," Kenny Shore [Self, 3/2026] (4)
        "Happiness & Misery" (2)
        "I'll Take Off My Hat" (2)
 21: "The Journals," Sammy Brue [Bloodshot, 3/2026] (4)
        "Promise to Keep" (2)
 21: "King of Hearts," Paul Kaplan [Old Coat, 2/2026] (4)
        "The King of Hearts" (1)
 21: "Lend A Hand," Christine Bilé [Distrokid] (4)
        "Lend A Hand" (4)
 21: "Rainy Nights And Rearview Mirrors," Sue Horowitz [Self] (4)
        "Driving In A Rainstorm" (2)
 21: "When Summer Comes," David Coller [Self] (4)
        "Let Nothing Come Between Us" (2)
 21: "World's Gone Wrong," Lucinda Williams [Highway, 2/2026] (4)
        "Freedom Speaks" (1)
 21: "Safe, Sensible & Sane," Alison Brown & Steve Martin [Compass, 10/2025] (4)
        "Bluegrass Radio" (1)

TOP SONGS of March 2026, Week 4
Compiled by Richard Gillmann from FOLKDJ-L playlists
Based on 2114 plays from 76 playlists from 68 Folk DJs

1. "Forged In Fire" (9)
     from "Forged in Fire" (Crys Matthews)
2. "Time" (8)
     from "Time" (Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band)
3. "Soldier of Fortune" (7)
     from "Soldier of Fortune" (Mary Gauthier)
4. "America's Game" (5)
     from "America's Game" (John Flynn)
4. "Dream Chaser" (5)
     from "Dream Chaser" (Willie Nelson)
6. "Did You See What I Saw" (4)
     from "Did You See What I Saw - single" (Joe Rathburn & Musicians for Good)
6. "For What It's Worth" (4)
     from "For What It's Worth - single" (Tom Prasada-Rao)
6. "Immigrants" (4)
     from "Overdue for a Revolution" (Martin Kerr)
6. "Lend A Hand" (4)
     from "Lend a Hand" (Christine Bilé)
6. "Mercy for Migrants" (4)
     from "Billionaires" (Joe Troop)
6. "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" (4)
     from "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room - single" (Stella Prince)
12. "Angels' Share" (3)
     from "Field Notes" (Dave Gunning)
12. "Ballad of the Texas Gentlemen" (3)
     from "They Call Us the Lucky Ones" (Ryan Bingham)
12. "Billionaires" (3)
     from "Joe Troop & the Truth Machine" (Joe Troop & the Truth Machine)
12. "Blue Heart" (3)
     from "Field Notes" (Dave Gunning)

TOP ARTISTS of March 2026, Week 4
Compiled by Richard Gillmann from FOLKDJ-L playlists
Based on 2114 plays from 76 playlists from 68 Folk DJs

1. Dave Gunning (19)
        "Field Notes" (18)
2. Emily Scott Robinson (13)
        "Appalachia" (12)
3. Crys Matthews (12)
        "Forged in Fire" (10)
4. Andy Cohen, Eleanor Ellis, William Lee Ellis (10)
        "Whistlin' Past the Graveyard" (10)
4. Della Mae (10)
        "Magic Accident" (9)
4. Dolores Keane (10)
        "Solid Ground" (3)
4. Ye Vagabonds (10)
        "All Tied Together" (9)
8. Roy Book Binder (9/15)
        "The Good Book" (3)
        "Polk City Ramble" (3)
9. John Flynn (8)
        "America's Game" (5)
9. Ken Whiteley (8)
        "Keep Going" (8)
9. Mary Gauthier (8)
        "Soldier Of Fortune" (7)
9. Willie Nelson (8)
        "Dream Chaser" (5)
13. Joe Troop & the Truth Machine (7)
        "Joe Troop & the Truth Machine" (6)
13. Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands (7)
        "O California!" (7)
13. Lucinda Williams (7)
        "World's Gone Wrong" (4)
13. Peter, Paul & Mary (7)
        "Peter, Paul and Mary" (3)
13. Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band (7)
        "Time" (6)
13. Thea Hopkins (7)
        "Blossoms & Ghosts" (7)
13. Tom Chapin (7)
        "Songs of Hope" (7)

TOP LABELS of March 2026, Week 4
Compiled by Richard Gillmann from FOLKDJ-L playlists
Based on 2114 plays from 76 playlists from 68 Folk DJs

1. Rounder (33)
2. Compass (28)
3. Elektra (18)
3. Vanguard (18)
5. Riverlark (17)
6. Oh Boy (16)
6. Red House (16)
6. Thirty Tigers (16)
9. Columbia (14)
9. Smithsonian/Folkways (14)
11. Signature Sounds (13)
11. Warner (13)
13. MCA (11/19)
14. Legacy (10)
14. Rhino (10)
14. Shamus (10)
17. Down The Road (9)
17. River Lea (9)
19. Topic (8)
20. Appalsongs (7)
20. Atlantic (7)
20. RCA (7)
20. Strictly Country (7)

FOLK DJs - March 2026, Week 4
Compiled by Richard Gillmann from FOLKDJ-L playlists
Based on 2114 plays from 76 playlists from 68 Folk DJs

Al Kniola (WVPE-FM, IN)
Allen Larman (KPFK-FM, CA)
Angela Page (WJFF-FM & folkmusicnotebook.com, NY)
Art Menius (WHUP-LP, NC)
Artie Martello (mostlyfolk.org & mixcloud.com, NY)
Bill Revill (WESU-FM, CT)
Bob Weiser (WOMR-FM & WFMR-FM, MA)
Bruce Cameron (2MCE-FM, Australia)
Bruce Swan (WSFM-LP, NC)
Carolyn VandeWiele (WFHB-FM & WHFB-FM, IN)
Charlie Backfish (WUSB-FM, NY)
Chris Kocher (WHRW-FM, NY)
Chris McGill (WSPN-FM, NY)
Colin Fielding (3INR-FM, Australia)
Dan Alloway (KTEP-FM, TX)
David John (KEOS-FM, TX)
David Sears (WBGU-FM & syndicated, OH)
Denis McGilvray (KWGS-FM, OK)
Diane Hunt (KBOO-FM, OR)
Dick Hermans (WKZE-FM, NY)
Ed Mellnick (KBOO-FM, OR)
Eureka Mike (WNCW-FM & thesonicplanet.com, FL)
Gerry Goodfriend (CKUT-FM, QC)
Harlon Joye (WRFG-FM, GA)
Helen Leicht (folkmusicnotebook.com, PA)
Jack Dugan (WIOX-FM, NY)
Jan Vanderhorst (justusfolk.com, ON)
Jean Geiger (mixcloud.com, WA)
Jim Fisher (WGCS-FM, IN)
Jim Gilliland (WRUW-FM, OH)
Jim Marino (CFMU-FM, ON)
Joe Pszonek (folkmusicnotebook.com, SC)
John Weingart (WPRB-FM, NJ)
Johnny Bazzano (KRCB-FM, CA)
Jon Stein (WTBQ-FM, NY)
Karen Rakos (KEUL-FM, AK)
Katrina Knight (mixcloud.com)
Ken Batista (WRCT-FM, PA)
Kevin Elliott (WEFT-FM, IL)
Laurie DesJardins (KVMR-FM, CA)
Len Holton (KUAR-FM & mixcloud.com, AR)
Marc Albert (KMUZ-FM & mixcloud.com, OR)
Marilyn Rea Beyer (WFMT-FM, IL)
Mark Michaelis (WGDR/WGDH-FM, VT)
Matthew Baya (WERU-FM, ME)
Menachem Vinegrad (Radio Upper Galilee & folkmusicnotebook.com, Israel)
Michael Alzo (WSLU-FM, NY)
Michael Benson (WESU-FM, CT)
Michael Kane (WBRS-FM, MA)
Michael Park (PRX, NY)
Michael Stock (WLRN-FM, FL)
Mike Regenstreif (CKCU-FM, ON)
Mitch Park (Radio Kidnappers & newfolkrecords.com, New Zealand)
Nick Noble (WICN-FM, MA)
Paul Hartman (WTMD-FM, MD)
Peter Kernast (WTSR-FM, NJ)
Richard Gillmann (KBCS-FM & mixcloud.com, WA)
Richard Gordon (WRCT-FM & mixcloud.com, PA)
Richard Howard (KZMU-FM, UT)
Sonny Ochs (folkmusicnotebook.com, NY)
Stu Weaver (WFCF-FM, FL)
Taylor Caffery (WRKF-FM, LA)
Terry B. Moses & Naomi Soule (KCLC-FM, MO)
Tom Coxworth (CKUA-FM, AB)
Tom Druckenmiller (WDIY-FM & podcast, PA)
Tom Funk (KGLP-FM, NM)
Wally Bowen (KOCF-LP, OR)
Wayne Greene (KEOS-FM, TX)