Originally Posted by Joseph Land
I don't think it is a problem, rather a program change in 2024 that muted the count in if there is something other then a midi drum or a RT drum there to begin with.

And it is not particular to a bluegrass style. The problem appears to be in any style that meets that criteria.
Looks like I'll be forced to using my old 2022 version until the problem is fixed by PG for the 2026 version. It's extremely awkward to say the least to have to silently anticipate the count-in and then try to jump in at the exact moment that the song begins in bar #1. By then that throws me off and it takes a couple of bars to catch up, especially if it's a smokin' fast BG tune. I'm not seeing any kind of a work-around solution other than to manipulate the "drum track" in one way or another for each song and that can turn out to be a PIA.