Billy Strings' Highway Prayers Debuts at No. 1

Billy Strings has released his latest album, Highway Prayers, which debuted at No. 1 on both Billboard's Top Album Sales and Bluegrass Albums charts, marking the first time a bluegrass album has topped the all-genre chart in 22 years. The album features 20 tracks, combining traditional bluegrass and storytelling, with notable collaborations from artists like Thomm Jutz and Aaron Allen. Highway Prayers sold 19,000 copies in its first week, setting a personal sales record for Strings and surpassing his previous high with Me/And/Dad. The album also achieved top positions on the Country and Americana/Folk charts, showcasing Strings' broad appeal. Additionally, he plans to celebrate the success with a theatrical performance themed around the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack on Halloween in Baltimore. Critics have praised the album for exceeding expectations within the bluegrass genre, reinforcing Strings' dominant presence in the music scene.