FAR Charts are compiled from reports sent in by actual DJ's with freeform (ie no playlists) radio shows on public, college and community stations around the country (and the world). Every month, each of them lists the six albums they took most pleasure in playing, one of which can be their Album of the Month (designated by a * and their initials). There are over 125 FAR chart reporters worldwide.
Weekly radio airplay charts compiled from over 400 reporters worldwide. Charts include: Roots Country, Roots Rock, Roots Blues, Bluegrass, Folk, True Country, Reggae, Jazz, Roots Gospel, Western Swing, Zydeco, Pop Country, Cowboy/Western, Regional (State Charts) and International Charts.
The Euro Americana chart is compiled by DJ's, journalists, retailers, promoters and other people from all over Europe who are interested in Americana music. Every month they send in a list of their top six albums from around the world. These are the ingredients for the chart. There are over 75 chart reporters for the Euro Americana chart.
The Americana Airplay chart represents the reported play of over 70 terrestrial radio stations, nationally syndicated radio shows, satellite radio and internet stations who have agreed to submit weekly spin counts.
