Dude is now a Grammy award winning musician and sporting a Cryptopsy shirt. This guy literally sparked the bluegrass ear back up in me. Earl Scruggs, Clinch Mountain Boys/Ralph Stanley, Roy Clark and on and on. Mad props and much respect.

Hell of a story. Billy has zero ego and agenda, but 100% heart. Something we can all learn from.

That young man is an old soul.

What a cool story; it reminds me of a Danny Trejo quote I like: "Everything good that ever happened to me has been as a direct result of helping somebody else. Everything."

Is he wearing a Cryptopsy shirt? Holy shit I love this dude.

❤️❤️❤️ Wow, just yesterday KZfaq recommended a video of some random kid on a couch playing a song called “dust in a baggie,” (which I am currently obsessed with). Now hearing this story, so beautiful.

Had me in tears. I'm glad that Martin came home.

I recently recovered my dad's custom les paul. Been gone 11 years,dad's been gone 10. No better feeling than finding it,with my birth certificate in the case still. And the guy that had it just gave it to me when I found my papers in the case.

Beautiful human story from a superb musician. I'm not even a country fan or a bluegrass fan . But boy he can play that axe like a demon on fire. Unbelievably talented guitarist.

If you watch this with a dry eye, your soul may be dead. This kid is the spark that ignited the flame. He taking a new generation to a magical place . God bless you friend.

"various other ways of getting money" He was selling that dust in a baggie.

That Martin just went on an adventure. It was always coming home

Thanks KZfaq algorithm for showing me the couch video eventually leading me to this video

Billy Strings - what a class act! Doing such a great thing for his Dad. That's love.

Over 20 years ago, my dad thought he had cancer. He gave me and my brother a right each that he had worn for years. I wore it every day. I was working at a bowling alley at the time and lost it. It literally hurt my soul to lose that ring. 2 weeks later, I was fixing the rug at the door where people came in. 100s if not 1000s had walked on that rug. I was fixing it because it was crooked. And there lay that ring under the rug. Amazing feeling. I still have that ring. 30 plus years later. Good story, Billy.

That’s one of the best stories I’ve ever heard.

Bluegrass musician in a Cryptopsy shirt! I'd love to hear his old metal bands. Total king

I don't know how many times I've watched this interview, but it never gets old!

Amazing story. This guy is going to be a huge star.

As a kid that grew up in a broke family and had to sell a lot of guitars, this hit home. Great story from an amazing musician.

When he said Bless Her Heart I fell in love with this boy. What a great man his Daddy raised...

This guy will go down as one of the best musicians of all time. I hope everyone gets a chance to see him live, it's face melting.

Your a good Man Billy a more important thing than being the great musician you also are.

This is one of the greatest stories I’ve ever heard! We can all only hope to have sons as good as you! You made your father proud! Guaranteed!

This dude is the real deal.

Billy Strings should be nominated and win artist of the decade!! That's just how damn impressed I am of him...he's so deserving of more!! He is More!

That boy is special. VERY big heart and well spoken.

Seeing Billy and his Dad play together is as heartwarming as this interview!

Man, Billy you had me in tears hearing this story.

Bless you Billy. What you did there defines you as a person. It shows who you are and exactly how special a musical soul you have. Your dad is so lucky to have a kid like you.

It was nice to meet you billy strings. I know I probably annoyed you but I dont care. You are awesome. I took pop bottles back as a 28 year old to see you in portland and to be able to meet and hug you after so many friends have passed on meant the world to me. Thank you.

We sorely need more folks like Billy in this world! In my opinion, he truly deserves any and all goodness that comes his way.

I came across Billy Strings, literally 20 minutes ago. I'm obsessed. Lol He has a gift. So talented. ... This story is heart felt, for sure.

Nearly in tears listening to this and how it felt when they had to sell the Martin, and how it felt when he returned it.

Heard Billy June 3rd in Austin a couple of weeks ago. My son took me for a Fathers Day Present. What a memory!

Hey Billy, I'm an old guitar man myself. So were my Dad, his name was Billy, and his dad, Lester. They are both gone now, but I still commune with them occasionally with the starvation box, as Arthel Watson used to call it. Thank you so much for your Dad's guitar story. It reminded me of some of mine, like the time I had to sell my 1941 D28, but you know, we're just taking care of them for the next guy___like you! God bless you, Billy.

Cool story Bro! Your dad raised an awesome young man. Your far from poor and always have been. You have the greatest wealth a person could receive. Family love! God Speed Brother!

Great guy, great story, fantastic talented musician! A light in this world!

Imagine if the Coen Brothers made a movie about the story he just told. That’s where my mind went. You can tell exactly why he is so brilliant writing lyrics by the way he told that story. Just pure soul

That's a touching story Billy, I'm glad I found it while searching for picks this morning. One could say that guitar was never meant to leave your family.

What a great story for an awesome kid. And amazing musician.

LIke some here, I just discovered this kid 3 days ago and now I'm obsessed. I have Billy Strings playing Blue Grass in my head all day. His talent blows me away!!

This gets me every time….god damnit Billy - you were born for this brother ❤❤❤❤

This has to be the most incredible, heart warming story I've ever heard

Saw him singing and playing today for the first time. I'm blown away by the talent. He is a good soul. Beautiful inside and outside. 👍🤠⚡

Just a normal dude who grew up on good music. They got as many Martin’s as they want now! Earned it.

The last sentence he said was incredible. He will pick it up and talk to dad once terry is gone. Dang bro.

Deeply moved--my hearts with you, Billy...

I'm choked up at this gesture... so good.

One of the best stories I've ever heard.

Billy Strings worked his ass off to get that guitar back for his father. He thinks the world of his father and what he did for him is remarkable. And BTW I've seen Billy play on KZfaq. His talent cannot be denied. What he can do with a stringed instrument is uncanny.

He's still humble to this day. What a roll model!👍👍

Never heard of him till friends brought me to his show nearby. Been hooked ever since!

I can relate to this story so much.. I owned my Dads Guitar. It was a 1960’s Gibson Hollowbody ES120t. Fell on some hard times and I was forced to take it to a Pawn Shop down the road from me.. I was just a young man raising 4 daughters.. Trying my hardest, working two jobs and keeping up with Mortgage, Utilities and Groceries.. I have tried looking for that Old Guitar, but it would be like, Hitting the Lottery.. I do have Faith and I believe through the Power of GOD and Prayer, Maybe one day I’ll own that Guitar again.. 😊

There are no words,,,,,,, it's all heart!!!!!

I’m your newest fan brother and I’ve always played death metal. Never cared for the crying of country music but through you I’ve seen the awesomeness to bluegrass. Keep it up this Louziana picker is digging it. Also thank your luckiest star that you had a pops and momma that cared and put that guitar in your hand. Some of us are eternal dreamers but you kid are special.

Great story! I wonder how many people have the heart and drive to do what Billy did. No wonder he is such a great player.

My dearest friend will ALWAYS be my guitar. Got me through some tough and lonesome times. Alot of people just don't get it...some people do. It's so much more than just some wood and strings.

Billy is the best thing that’s happened to music in decades. Most of my favorite musicians weren’t great people. Billy genuinely seems like a great dude.

He understands respect for his craft and where it came from. He is a good example of being born with talent.

Just found out about this guy today when my cousins were talkin bout his upcoming concert they are going too. Come to find out he grew up like a 10 minute drive down the road from me. Been binging his music for the last few hours & it’s amazing!

Your Heart is in the right place Billy!!! Play On

I was talked into going to see a couple pickers in my neighbors barn. Turned out to be Billy Strings and Don Julin. Maybe twenty people and some serious playing. Been a huge fan ever since.

Aww man great story. Brought tears to my eyes. A guitar is a very sentimental instrument.

The Lord works in mysterious ways my friend

This is a good kid. I knew I liked him besides him being a bad ass guitarist.

My dad died. Left me a acoustic Gibson. Higher up Family member took it while I was at work an then step mom took it from him. Give anything for it if found it in a Nashville pawn shop. You play it an he'll remind u of the way he played it. Remember one time out of knowhere I started playing "out in the west" never played in my life but it just clicked

This interview got debris in both my eyes at the same time.

This world needs more people like you Billy. Keep up the great work

So handsome, talented and wise.

Good god, just when i started to lose hope in humanity.

"Someday I'll be able to pick up the guitar and talk to him"

Fantastic interview. What a loving son Billy Strings is. God bless Billy and his Dad.

Wow before watching this I was a huge fan of his music and now I’m just a huge fan. This my friends is a unique example of good parents raising they’re boy to become a man. I am so impressed by anything to do with this guy.

This kid makes me feel better about leaving this world - knowing that good music will continue.

made me so grateful that my pawpaw and my dad never had to part with my pawpaw's old flat top. The end of the video really got me misty eyed. Beautiful story.

I was already a fan, but now I wanna buy you a beer, Mr Strings. I don't even drink beer.

he wants to be able to talk to his father through his guitar when his father dies, what kind of deep love is that?!

That's the best example of love I have ever heard! ❤❤❤

My dads 60’s Epiphone was stolen. I hope the same thing will happen to me. It was hard for a long time to listen to any guitar being played. Without tearing up as well as typing this comment.

By the time his Dad is opening the guitar case, I'm freaking balling. What a great story.

What a wonderful tribute to your dad. I give you 2 👍👍 Billy Strings

My good God above , Billy Strings is the Bard and a sweetheart

Awesome story! I don’t know how I found this clip but you inspired me this morning! Your a great soul and I’m now a definite fan of yours!

I cried hearing this story! Amazing I'm so happy that you got the guitar back Billy... your a true inspiration!

Great story. Billy is one of my favs.

What a great clip, interview. Now a bigger fan of Billy Strings than before. Amazing person.

Damn Billy!...just damn!... I didn't wanna cry today

He's wearing a Cryptopsy shirt.... I like this guy more and more all the time....

Great story, you have a new fan, love your attitude and music

"...some day when he's dead and gone, I'll be able to pick up that guitar and talk to him".

Best story I ever heard.... RESPECT

Fuck that was an emotional ride. Amazing story. This guy is the most organic talent I’ve come across in a long time

Taking back pop bottles is the most Michigan thing to get money.

Billy Strings is a lovely soul. Jesus took Billy to that guitar.

Its incredible how much billy strings means to me in just the few months I've followed him. Hes very relatable and I love his style and music. Its so good to know real people exist still. Thank you billy strings for everything you have done for us. You bless our hearts with the most moving bluegrass on earth. Im so happy for him in his success.

That was beautiful. What a great act

Billy you should write a song about that guitar and the story.

I love what he said about his father at the end of the interview. Fame is not going to ruin this kid.

Wonderful story!! I was born on Halloween 1963. : )