One hundred two years ago today, one of the most innovative and influential bluegrass musicians in the genre's history was born.

Bluegrass is a genre founded on tradition. That being so, it is no surprise that bluegrass musicians from the present lift and riff off of bluegrass musicians from the past. This is not malicious nor ...

Billy Strings was born into music, like, literally. It was October 1992 in Lansing, Mich., and his mom, Debbie, was nine months pregnant. BILLY STRINGS: It was my grandpa's birthday party, and ...

Country and bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs brings his mandolin and a lifetime of stories. Bluegrass Icon Ricky Skaggs This program originally broadcast on April 5, 2017. Country and bluegrass legend ...

Even as a toddler, Billy Strings seemed to understand bluegrass. "When he was in his highchair, and I had a friend over and we were playing one day, I looked over and he's right in rhythm with his ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with bluegrass musician Billy Strings and his dad who taught him how to play guitar, Terry Barber, about their new album, "Me/And/Dad." Billy Strings was born into music, like, ...

Bluegrass icon Billy Strings (right) recorded his new album Me/And/Dad with his stepdad, Terry Barber. The album features songs that Strings learned from Barber during his childhood. Even as a toddler ...