What happened to Billy Strings earlobe?

Billy Strings, the talented bluegrass musician, has torn earlobes due to his previous use of gauges. Gauges are a type of body modification that stretch the earlobes to create large holes.

Billy Strings used to wear them when he was younger, but he stopped and removed them. However, the holes did not heal completely, leaving his earlobes with visible tears.

Billy Strings is known not only for his instrumental prowess but also as one of acoustic music’s most expressive vocalists. His melodies often carry a breezy quality, but there’s depth within the lyrics, especially evident in songs like “The Fire on My Tongue”.

At the 2022 International Bluegrass Music Awards, Strings was nominated for six awards, winning Entertainer of the Year for the second consecutive year, while “Red Daisy” won Song of the Year.

Billy Strings has performed at festivals including Frankfort Bluegrass Festival (Frankfort, IL), Hookahville, Blue Ox, Pickathon, Merlefest, DelFest, High Sierra Music Festival, Lollapalooza, Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, John Hartford Memorial Festival, Aiken Bluegrass Festival, Appaloosa Music Festival, Wheatland Music Festival, Red Wing Roots Music Festival, Bristol Rhythm & Roots, Rooster Walk, French Broad River Festival, Makers Trail Festival, Under the Big Sky Festival and the All Good Presents 4848 Festival.