Billy Strings - Heartbeat of America (Official Video)

“Heartbeat of America” - the latest single from Billy Strings, off his newest album Renewal, available everywhere now!

Video by Casey Pierce

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About BILLY STRINGS:
Michigan-born and now Nashville-based, Billy Strings is a GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician, who arrived on the scene as “one of string music’s most dynamic young stars” (Rolling Stone). Strings is in the midst of a triumphant year after winning Best Bluegrass Album at the 63rd GRAMMY Awards for his critically acclaimed record, Home. Produced by Glenn Brown, the record also led Strings to top Billboard’s 2020 year-end charts in both Bluegrass categories—Top Bluegrass Artists and Top Bluegrass Albums—and continues to receive widespread critical acclaim. Of the release, The Associated Press proclaims, “it is his creative musical storytelling, paired with solid vocals on Home that should seal the deal, pleasing fans of the genre and creating some new ones…the perfect blend of pure talent and pluck,” while The Wall Street Journal declares, “Billy Strings has clearly emerged as a premier guitar flatpicker of this era.” Since his debut, Strings has been awarded Guitar Player of the Year and New Artist of the Year at the 2019 International Bluegrass Music Awards, selected as one of Rolling Stone’s “New Country Artists to Know” and performed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and PBS’ “Bluegrass Underground.” Known for his electric live shows, Strings will continue his extensive headline tour throughout 2021 including upcoming shows in Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Denver, Austin, Atlanta and Nashville among several others.

Out September 24 via Rounder Records (pre-order here), Renewal was produced by Jonathan Wilson (Conor Oberst, Roger Waters, Father John Misty) and solidifies Strings’ position as a singular artist—one who honors the history of the music that inspires him, while continually pushing it forward. With the record’s sixteen tracks, Strings shares a more personal and honest perspective through his songwriting, while incorporating his wide range of influences with elements of bluegrass, classic rock, metal, psychedelic music and more.

LYRICS
(APOSTOL / ALLEN)

Well I was walking down the street just the other day
I had a double headed nickel and a bill to pay
There was bubblegum a’blistered on the hot cement
And I was waiting like patience on a monument
Well I rolled a little spliff and tightened up my shoes
And I went to the corner where I lit the fuse
Disgusted by the loneliness I couldn’t lose
I sat and wrote a little verse to the ‘rona blues

I said I always wanna do the things I used to do
But everybody got a job and works enough for two
We could have a little party at the end of the day
But everybody had a family and moved away
So I’m sitting with a paper soakin’ on my tongue
And feeling better than I did back when I was young
Now I’m seeing music that nobody else can see
With all the colors like a symphony surrounding me

Commissioned by Rounder Records [Bella Mazzola]

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[parispeters]

I listen to Billy strings every day. So underated. If he ever reads these I'd like him to know his music reaches the Welsh mountains in Wales UK & thanks for helping get my baby daughter to sleep her first 6 months of being on this earth 🙏✌️🤗

[johnwatts]

I've been saying for years Billy will be a house hold name like Elvis and Johnny Cash. We are so fortunate to witness these young playing and enjoying doing what they love to do! Hugs Love and Smiles to all!!

[flapjackson]

Newgrass? Acidgrass?

Kickass! Jerry would be proud!
Loved the visuals too! 🤙

[oldsoundz]

Well I was walking down the street just the other day
I had a double headed nickel and a bill to pay
There was bubblegum a'blistered on the hot cement
And I was waiting like patience on a monument
Well I rolled a little spliff and tightened up my shoes
And I went to the corner where I lit the fuse
Disgusted by the loneliness I couldn't lose
I sat and wrote a little verse to the 'rona blues

I said I always wanna do the things I used to do
But everybody got a job and works enough for two
We could have a little party at the end of the day
But everybody had a family and moved away
So I'm sitting with a paper soakin' on my tongue
And feeling better than I did back when I was young
Now I'm seeing music that nobody else can see
With all the colors like a symphony surrounding me

[PersonaNonGrata]

Mushrooms and bluegrass mix fine like cheese and wine, I knew I wasn't the only one.

[brentanllewellyn]

I have too say,
Billy strings,
Your music really motivated me recently.
I came off 6 years of disability payments after getting 4 hernia from a scaffolding incident where i saved 2 over my mates lives.
You inspire me.
To do better.
I have not been this happy for a long time.
THANKS
Thank you

[geraldjones]

I love how Billy likes to show off the uniqueness of each instrument, he doesn't overpower with just the lead guitar. You can tell he just truly loves music and hearing it and letting us hear it. Such a talent but he brings those around him to his level in a wonderful way. Stay Cool Billy.

[JJ-dwlz]

Please for the love of God make more songs like this, especially with the chorus. One of the most amazing tracks I've ever heard in my life. Thank you Billy

[epwalsh]

"Now I'm seeing music that nobody else can see. With all the colors like symphony surrounding me...", sang the Neo of music!

[dadcaylor]

Mr. Strings, dynamite, out of sight. Keep on keep'n on the path. This here folks is a true American band. Bend your ears one and all.

[mrnice]

Hello from wales im absolutley in love with american bluegrass the best kind of music in my opinion billy strings is an absolute legend

[bonkerzhuntsdemons]

The bluegrass i didn't know i needed.

[Wendy-xbbg]

My main shit I listen to daily!! Billy is fucking the best!!

[popegizmo]

Fucking love it!!!
Billy .. thank you so much for your music. I'm a metal /punk guy but you have quickly become my favorite artist and changed... everything.
Thank you so much :)

[alkhaleel]

billy we all are serious spoiled to have some one with your talent to see live. now we are seeing music that no body else can see. I definitely have stood there at a show and thought the story's im gonna tell about your shows man, thank you.!

[SpokenBroke]

The second that grin broke I thought, "hey, I know THAT grin." Great song and video!

[ralterjegoutube]

He is intelligent above most with love and beuty. All is well.

[bitcoinwallet]

I haven't even heard this song yet and I gave it a thumbs up!

[Alltypz]

Perfect. Just stay away from politics and you'll soar.

[mikewhittenmusic]

Ha I see what you did there... Drops blotter acid, trips balls....cool song bro, love your playing and writing...and LYRICS!
"So I’m sitting with a paper soakin’ on my tongue
And feeling better than I did back when I was young
Now I’m seeing music that nobody else can see
With all the colors like a symphony surrounding me"