Billy Strings

About

Billy Strings is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and bluegrass musician whose real name is William Lee Apostol. He was born on October 3, 1992. Throughout his career, Strings has achieved significant recognition in the bluegrass music genre. His album Home won the Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album in 2021. He followed this achievement with Live Vol. 1, which earned the same Grammy Award in 2025. Most recently, his album Highway Prayers won the Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album in 2026. These three consecutive Grammy wins demonstrate his prominence and continued success in bluegrass music.