Guitarist Billy Strings, the 'future of bluegrass'

William Apostol knew from a tender age that he wanted to play bluegrass. Growing up in a Michigan trailer park, he learned to play guitar from his stepfather, and briefly played heavy metal. But today, as Billy Strings, he's been dubbed the "future of bluegrass," thanks to his Grammy Award-winning album "Home." Correspondent Conor Knighton talks with the musician about his inspirations; his upcoming album "Me and Dad"; and how – after years of reflecting on the past – he's now looking ahead in his music.
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[SuperSweetmo]

The ENTIRE band is absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!!

[chad_]

He is the now of bluegrass and the future of music.

[TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you for featuring a real musician playing American Music.

[crono]

Amazing seeing this on CBS. Pop culture has been missing for YEAR'S the psychedelic folk music renaissance. Billy is a big part of that. As most of the world chooses to burn itself to the ground there's been a wonderful revival in the hearts of thousands largely unnoticed by most modern culture. It's a beautiful time to be alive in so many ways and I wish all of those suffering, divided and confused could feel some of the magic of the festival scene. Though imperfect as we all are, there's some beautiful things happening.

[greatpix]

Kudos to Billy's patents for getting their lives back.

[phillipisayev]

The relationship with his dad is so beautiful

[fearbabyriffs]

Great to hear his Dad & Mom were able to come back healthy to see their sons success.

[Mark_Demaline]

I had the pleasure of sitting around a campfire with Billy one evening. A party I'll never forget.

[tkreitler]

Billy is proof that not all new music is commercialized garbage. I saw him several times back when he was touring the country playing small venues. I knew I was seeing something special but didn't know he would become this big. I saw him and the band play at High Rock Outfitters in Lexington, NC which is a clothing store during the day. There was maybe 150 people there. The last time was at the Greensboro Coliseum with 20, 000+ people. I wish those small venue shows were still possible but he's earned his success.

[TedJamesLytle]

I just stumbled upon this guy while searching for a 'Man of Constant Sorrow. Blown away! New fan, right now!

[Quistophaaa]

As a die hard fan, I have to say it's nice to have him down to earth and close quarters.
I hope it stays that way even as soon as he skyrockets completely one day.

[larryschmid]

This guy could make bluegrass mainstream.

[davecurtis]

Billy is the real deal, the next legend in music. His fans adore him, from dead heads to white collar business people. So happy that he is getting the recognition he deserves.

[anthonyfoutch]

I turned my son in law and his friends in El Paso TX on to Billy. It's spreading. People say there is no good music today. They just aren't looking.

[Jr-snqd]

I listen toore bluegrass now thanks to Billy
😅

[DietersYT]

Saw Billy this summer. Blew my little old mind

[alisoncole]

I love Billy Strings! He’s a friend ❤ so proud of him

[cubuffdoc]

I have been following Billy since he was touring with Don.
I knew he would be famous someday, and couldn’t be more thrilled to see main-stream media doing a story on him. Billy is a musical genius, and a gift to Bluegrass fans everywhere.

[mmast]

Getting his due. He deserves credit. He seems like hardworking musician that love working at his craft and thank God or his old man for that.

[kimmeister]

I've heard a lot of this phenomenon for few years. ❤