It’s been wild to watch the rise of William Apostol, a.k.a. Billy Strings, a bluegrass prodigy turned crossover star like fellow genre travelers Alison Krauss and Chris Stapleton — but one who ...

November 26, 2022 • Celebrated bluegrass musician Billy Strings has a new album out, which he made with his dad, Terry Barber. October 18, 2022 • All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen shares ...

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Although it’s true that bass strings last longer than standard guitar strings, I believe it’s important for the upkeep of your bass to regularly fit it with a fresh set. Not only do regular string ...

[UPDATE 10/17/24]: In a post on Instagram, Ally Apostol, the wife of Billy Strings, revealed the name of the baby boy they welcomed to the world following a whirlwind weekend at Billy’s Renewal.

Billy Strings, raised in Michigan and now based in Nashville, is one of today’s most compelling artists, blending bluegrass with modern influences. Known for his electrifying live performances, ...

Grammy nominated musician Valerie June's Somebody to Love: The Story of Valerie June's Sweet Little Baby Banjolele is a children's book based on the story of how June wrote the song 'Somebody to Love' ...

“Gild the Lily” glides by like a sweet summer breeze, while the jailhouse tale of “Seven Weeks in County” has its plight undergirded by ghostly strings wailing in the background. Strings ...

Mark Gurarie is a freelance writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of ...

The A/G ratio is a blood test that measures the amount of albumin and globulin proteins in your blood. A high A/G ratio may indicate kidney disease, an antibody deficiency, or severe dehydration. A ...