Live Vol. 1

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  • Genre: Bluegrass, Americana, Jamgrass, Progressive Bluegrass.
  • Influenced by: Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Jerry Garcia Band, Newgrass Revival, Béla Fleck.
  • Similar artists: Greensky Bluegrass, The Infamous Stringdusters, Yonder Mountain String Band.
  • About this album: "Live, Vol. 1" is Billy Strings' first-ever live album, capturing the electrifying energy and virtuosity of his live performances. It features a selection of songs from throughout his career, showcasing his lightning-fast picking, soulful vocals, and improvisational skills. It should also be noted that Strings also released a new studio album in 2024, "Highway Prayers" which was originally on this list but it got replaced by this one which is arguably an ever-so-slightly better album but "Highway Prayers" is still worth a mention as one of the better albums of the year - blending traditional bluegrass with elements of jam, folk, and even psychedelic rock, creating a unique and exhilarating sound. That one scored 83 on Metacritic. No Grammy nods. Song to sample from "Highway Prayers" would be "Turmoil & Tinfoil," a complex and dynamic track that showcases Strings' incredible guitar skills and the band's improvisational abilities.
  • Metacritic Score: NA.
  • Grammy Nominations: Best Bluegrass Album
  • Song To Sample: "Dust in a Baggie," Strings first released the song in 2013 with Don Julin, and re-recorded it for his EP three years later. This re-recorded version is considered the definitive version of the song and his biggest hit to date.
  • Trivia Bonus: "Live, Vol. 1" was recorded at various venues across the United States during his 2023 tour.