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Billy Strings Shares Heartbreaking News of His Mom’s Death at Kentucky Show

Billy Strings paid tribute to his mother, Debra Apostal, during a concert in Lexington, Ky., just hours after learning of her passing.

“After our set we drove through the night and I finally fell asleep when we got parked here in Lexington, probably about 5:40 this morning or so,” Strings told the audience, holding only a microphone. Strings, visibly fighting back emotion, recalled wandering through Lexington in the early morning hours, seeking solace. After the emotional speech, Strings welcomed his band to the stage and opened the set with a powerful rendition of “I’ve Just Seen the Rock of Ages.” He went on to deliver a two-and-a-half-hour performance featuring a mix of originals and covers, including songs by The Beatles and Pearl Jam.

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