Billy Strings Escaped the Darkness. He’s Playing to Not Go Back.

Billy Strings Escaped the Darkness. He’s Playing to Not Go Back.

August 8, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 122

About this episode

Billy Strings discusses his journey through addiction and trauma and how it has shaped his music career.

The genre-straddling musician could have been lost to addiction and trauma. Instead he’s filling arenas.

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