When was Billy Strings' album Renewal released and on what label?

Renewal was released on September 24, 2021, on Rounder Records, which is also the label home to many prominent bluegrass and Americana artists. The album was Strings' fourth studio release and followed his breakthrough 2019 album 'Home,' which won the Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album.

Did Renewal win a Grammy Award?

Renewal was nominated for Best Bluegrass Album at the 64th Grammy Awards in 2022, though it did not win in that category. Billy Strings had previously won the Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album for his 2019 album 'Home,' which was widely credited with bringing progressive bluegrass to a broader mainstream audience.

Who plays on Renewal with Billy Strings?

The album features Billy Strings' touring band, which includes Billy Failing on banjo, Royal Masat on upright bass, Jarrod Walker on mandolin, and (at the time of recording) Drew Matulich or similar lineup members on additional instruments. Strings himself plays guitar and sings lead vocals, and the record also includes guest appearances and collaborative writing credits that reflect his genre-crossing approach to bluegrass.

How does Renewal differ from Billy Strings' earlier albums?

Renewal pushes further into genre-blending territory than Strings' previous album 'Home,' incorporating more pronounced elements of progressive rock, heavy metal, and psychedelic jam band influences alongside the traditional bluegrass instrumentation. Tracks like 'Hidden Depth' and 'Love and Regret' showcase his flatpicking virtuosity while also drawing on his background in Michigan's heavy music scene, making the album a more experimental and expansive statement than his earlier, more conventionally bluegrass-oriented releases.

Where does Billy Strings - Renewal rank on Lunoo?

Billy Strings - Renewal is ranked #37 in Lunoo's Best Bluegrass Album rankings with a score of 8.5/10.

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Renewal is the fourth studio album by American bluegrass singer and guitarist Billy Strings, released in September 2021 via Rounder Records. The project blends traditional bluegrass instrumentation with elements of progressive rock, metal, and psychedelic jam band music, reflecting Strings' wide range of musical influences. Upon release, the album achieved significant commercial success for the genre, topping the Billboard Bluegrass Albums chart. It received a nomination for Best Bluegrass Album at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, solidifying Strings' presence in modern acoustic music.

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Billy Strings - Renewal scores 8.48/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Bluegrass Album category. No. 1 charting, Grammy-nominated follow-up, admired ambition, somewhat less uniformly praised than Home.

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