Billy Strings' Journey From Learning Guitar In A Trailer With His Dad To Winning A Grammy

For Billy Strings, accepting a Grammy Award at 28 years old feels unreal.

The Michigan-born musician says winning Best Bluegrass Album for his record “Home” compelled him to reflect on his journey thus far — one that includes multiple albums, a decade of touring, and nearly 200 gigs done and dusted annually.

Strings began honing in on his guitar-playing skills at a young age. His father, accomplished guitarist and singer Terry Barber, deserves the credit, he says.

“By the time I was 4 years old, I had a guitar and he taught me some chords,” Strings says. “And my dad would play all the fancy licks and I just played rhythm.”