Festival in July 2021. On September 24, 2021, he released his third studio album, entitled Renewal. Me/And/Dad (2022-present) At the 2022 International Bluegrass Music Awards, Strings was nominated for six awards. For the second straight year, He won for Entertainer of the Year while "Red Daisy" won Song of the Year. On October 3, 2022, Strings announced his forthcoming album Me/And/Dad is a project with his father Terry Barber. Though not his biological father, he is a father to Strings as he credits Barber with raising him. "Terry raised me and taught me how to wipe my ass, tie my shoes, and play guitar. That’s my fucking dad." The album is a collection of traditional, country and bluegrass music from George Jones, Doc Watson, Hank Thompson, A.P. Carter, and others. The album is set for release on November 18. The same day as the album was announced, "Long Journey Home"/"Life to Go" was released as a two-song single. Barber takes the lead vocal on the Jones-written song "Life to Go." Discography Albums Studio albums Collaborations Extended plays Singles As lead artist As featured artist Music videos Other appearances Awards and nominations Americana Music Awards The Americana Music Honors & Awards are awarded annually by the Americana Music Association to honor the best in Americana and American roots music. Strings has received three nominations. |- |2020 |Emerging Artist of the Year |rowspan=3|Billy Strings | |- |2021 |rowspan=2|Artist of the Year | |- |2022 | Grammy Awards The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Strings has won 1 award from 3 nominations. |- |2021 |rowspan=2|Best Bluegrass Album |Home | |- |rowspan=2|2022 |Renewal | |- |Best American Roots Performance |"Love and Regret" | International Bluegrass Music Awards The International Bluegrass Music Awards are awarded annually by the International Bluegrass Music Association to honor the best in bluegrass. Strings has won six awards from 15 nominations. |- |rowspan=2|2019 |New Artist of the Year |rowspan=4|Billy Strings | |- |rowspan=2|Guitar Player of the Year | |- |rowspan=4|2020 | |- |Entertainer of the Year | |- |Album of the Year |Home | |- |Instrumental Recording of the Year |"Guitar Peace" | |- |rowspan=3|2021 |Guitar Player of the Year |rowspan=6|Billy Strings | |- |Instrumental Group of the Year | |- |rowspan=2|Entertainer of the Year | |- |rowspan=6|2022 | |- |Guitar Player of the Year | |- |Instrumental Group of the