Critically acclaimed hip-hop artist Submit Malone and fast-rising bluegrass star Billy Strings not too long ago shared the highlight to ship a jaw-dropping cowl of “Cocaine Blues” by Johnny Money. The epic collaboration got here on the heels of Strings’ efficiency on the sixty fourth annual Grammy Awards, the place he scored two nominations.
Whereas he didn’t stroll away with any {hardware} from the distinguished night, he jumped again on the street to proceed his spring headlining tour. Throughout his cease at The Observatory in Southern California, Strings stunned followers with a 25-song set and referred to as Malone as much as carry out for the sold-out crowd.
With an acoustic guitar wrapped round his tattooed-covered neck, a draft beer, and cigarette in hand, the “Congratulations” singer entered aspect stage able to flex his nation sound.
“Noticed this man lurking round backstage,” Strings mentioned whereas pointing to Malone. “Figured we gotta drag him up right here to f–kin’ sing for you.”
With the roaring viewers standing earlier than them, Malone dubbed Strings’ because the “finest” within the bluegrass area.
“Billy Strings is the very best to ever f–king do it,” he uttered. “Thanks for having me out, we’re doing a Johnny Money music,” he added earlier than taking the lead on the 1968 folks music.
Strings displayed his extraordinary guitar expertise, as Malone took a shot on the darkish and provocative lyrics of the homicide ballad.
Early one mornin’ whereas makin’ the rounds | I took a shot of cocaine, and I shot my girl down | I went proper house, and I went to mattress | I caught that lovin’ .44 beneath my head |Received up subsequent mornin’, and I grabbed that gun | Took a shot of cocaine and away I run |Made a very good run, however I ran too sluggish |They overtook me down in Juarez Mexico,” Malone sang whereas proving he’s a rustic crooner at coronary heart alongside a conventional banjo and cello.
This was not the primary time the chart-topping rapper confirmed off his twang, as he’s identified for tackling nation covers. As an illustration, he shared a exceptional rendition of Brad Paisley’s “I’m Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin’ Music)” throughout a digital profit live performance organized by Matthew McConaughey in 2021. In 2018 he delivered an acoustic model of Hank Williams Jr.’s “There’s A Tear In My Beer” and Bob Dylan’s “Don’t Suppose Twice, It’s All Proper” in 2013. His love for the honk tonk style is so sturdy, that he even performed an April idiot’s joke on his followers about recording a double nation album with Dwight Yoakam.
Thanks @postmalone for the hospitality tonight…and for placing on an important present…and for introducing me to your mother. pic.twitter.com/oi5YTdinQ9
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) March 5, 2020
Whereas the musician may not be producing a rustic file anytime quickly, he nonetheless rubs elbows with A-listers within the style. In 2019 he carried out alongside Keith City and launched Carrie Underwood to his mom backstage at a reside present earlier than the pandemic. Strings and the New York native turned shut pals in 2020, and so they all the time are inclined to doc their time collectively.
Malone is ready to drop his shortest album up to now, “twelve carat toothache” subsequent month, and Strings will wrap up his must-see tour in Could on the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Tickets to see the breakout artist are nonetheless obtainable for buy, right here.
