Billy Strings Unveils Winter Tour Extension

Athens, Georgia, September 17, 2025

News Summary

Billy Strings has announced a winter extension of his headline tour, featuring multiple nights in Athens, Asheville, and Nashville. Kicking off on February 6, the tour includes performances in major venues, including a showdown at the historic Ryman Auditorium. With pre-sale tickets available soon, fans can expect an engaging live experience from one of bluegrass music’s leading figures after a successful year with his latest album release.

Athens, Georgia – Billy Strings has announced a winter extension of his headline tour, which will feature multiple nights in prominent cities including Athens, Asheville, and Nashville. This much-anticipated winter tour will kick off on February 6, 2026, with two performances at Akins Ford Arena in Athens, followed by four nights at ExploreAsheville.com Arena in Asheville starting on February 10, and concluding with two shows at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on February 20 and 21, 2026. The tour will wrap up with an intimate performance at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on February 22.

Fans can expect an engaging live experience at each venue, with the Akins Ford Arena accommodating 7,000 fans for end-stage concerts, the ExploreAsheville.com Arena holding up to 7,674 attendees, and the Bridgestone Arena featuring a capacity of around 20,000. To request a ticket for the Ryman Auditorium show, fans must purchase a ticket for at least one of the Bridgestone Arena performances through a lottery-based system managed by Fair AXS.

Pre-sale tickets for the newly added shows will be accessible starting September 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time, while general ticket sales will begin two days later, on September 19, 2025, at the same hour.

This tour extension comes on the heels of a productive year for Billy Strings, who recently released his latest album, “Highway Prayers”. The album debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart, making it the first bluegrass album to achieve this feat in 22 years. Strings has garnered significant critical acclaim, with GQ referring to him as “the hottest roots-music phenomenon in decades.”

In addition to his latest studio album, Billy Strings has also released the Apple Music Nashville Sessions EP, which features reimagined versions of tracks from “Highway Prayers.” Furthermore, Strings collaborated with Bryan Sutton to release a live album titled “Live at the Legion,” recorded during a performance on April 7, 2024. This live album includes renditions of classic bluegrass and folk songs, including Bob Dylan’s “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright” and Doc Watson’s “Way Downtown.”

The addition of this winter tour reinforces Billy Strings’ status as a leading figure in contemporary bluegrass music, sharing his unique sound with fans across the southeastern United States.

Tour Dates and Venues

• Athens, GA: Akins Ford Arena, February 6-7, 2026
• Asheville, NC: ExploreAsheville.com Arena, February 10-14, 2026
• Nashville, TN: Bridgestone Arena, February 20-21, 2026
• Nashville, TN: Ryman Auditorium, February 22, 2026

Ticket Sales

• Pre-sale: September 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time
• General sales: September 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time

Album Releases

• “Highway Prayers”: Debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart
• Apple Music Nashville Sessions EP: Features reworked tracks from “Highway Prayers”
• “Live at the Legion”: Collaborative live album with Bryan Sutton, released in 2024

Background Context

Billy Strings has emerged as a major talent in the bluegrass genre, creating a unique blend of traditional and contemporary sounds. His rise to fame has coincided with a renewed interest in bluegrass music, offering both energetic performances and groundbreaking albums that resonate with a wide audience.

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• Broadway World
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