“That’s a famous video now because of that guy in the background,” Billy Strings said, downplaying his performance in the clip. “Barefoot Ben,” he added, identifying the mystery man. “We were all on ...

Billy Strings performs during the first of a two-night, sold-out headlining at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Feb. 24, 2023. The "Winter Tour 2023" concert marked a significant milestone for ...

Which is to say 27-year-old Michigan flatpicking virtuoso William Apostol and his equally virtuosic band – banjoist Billy Failing, doghouse bassist Royal Masat, and mandolinist Jarrod Walker – could ...

On Friday evening, Billy Strings arrived at the Royal Albert Hall in London for the second-to-last appearance on his European Fall Tour. The concert also marked a debut: the first time Strings, Billy ...

The rumor mill has been abuzz lately with speculation that Billy Strings and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard may be making ...

On Friday and Saturday nights, Billy Strings performed at The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville, Ala. The concerts came after the band turned in their first night of songs in Rocket City, which brought ...

Billy Strings is a man of many talents: A preternaturally skilled guitarist, a soulful singer, a thoughtful interpreter, a crafty songwriter, a charismatic stage presence. But his greatest feat to ...

Dating back to the early 20th century, bluegrass music is a genre that finds itself rooted in Appalachian string music, Scots-Irish fiddle tunes, blues, and gospel. The folk-infused genre was further ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: ALYSSE GAFKJEN* It’s been wild to watch the rise of William Apostol, a.k.a. Billy Strings, a bluegrass prodigy turned ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Michigan native-turned-bluegrass-star Billy Strings was back in the national spotlight on Sunday for the 67th Grammy Awards. Strings, 32, was nominated for Best Bluegrass Album ...

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings took home Best Bluegrass Album at last night’s 67th Annual Grammy Awards for his acclaimed record, Live Vol. 1. Strings’ first live ...

It’s a fine day for bluegrass fans! Guitarist and singer Billy Strings has been on the road quite a bit this year, and he isn’t slowing down. The “Dust In A Baggie” hitmaker just announced even more ...