Billy Strings Talks Willie Nelson, Performs On ‘Howard Stern’
“Trigger was sitting there, I was sitting there talking to Willie and I asked him, ‘Could I pluck a note?'”
By Nate Todd Nov 10, 2025 • 2:38 pm PST
Billy Strings recently appeared on SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern’s Show. The guitarist chatted with Stern about Willie Nelson and also performed.
Collaborating with Willie Nelson is a highlight in any musician’s career and Strings’ conversation with Howard Stern naturally touched on the subject. Billy detailed his team-up with Willie on the track “California Sober.”
The guitarist also recounted great stories about losing $1000 to Nelson in a poker game and playing Willie’s trusty guitar Trigger. Additionally, The Howard Stern Show shared video of Billy Strings and his band performing “Ecanaba” from their most recent studio album, Highway Prayers.
Watch video of Billy Strings’ Howard Stern interview below:
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