{"id":15687,"date":"2025-04-28T08:33:30","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T08:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=15687"},"modified":"2025-04-28T08:33:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T08:33:30","slug":"a-roaring-crowd-the-air-electric-with-anticipation-and-then-out-of-nowhere-post-malone-steps-onto-billy-strings-stage-no-grand-announcement-no-flashy-entrance-just-a-raw-unfilt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=15687","title":{"rendered":"A roaring crowd, the air electric with anticipation\u2014and then, out of nowhere, Post Malone steps onto Billy Strings\u2019 stage. No grand announcement, no flashy entrance, just a raw, unfiltered love for music. And what followed? An absolutely unreal cover of a Johnny Cash classic that nobody saw coming. Guys like Post Malone are living, breathing proof that music isn\u2019t meant to be boxed in. Country, rock, hip-hop\u2014it doesn\u2019t matter. When it\u2019s real, it just is. And if that wasn\u2019t enough to show his character, here\u2019s the kicker: before diving in, he turned to Billy and asked what to do with his cigarette. A small thing, maybe, but a powerful one. It wasn\u2019t his stage, and he knew it. Respect like that isn\u2019t taught\u2014it\u2019s who you are."},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-fontsize=\"44\" data-lineheight=\"57.2px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicalley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/PostMaloneBillyStringsMA.png\" alt=\"post malone and billy strings perform together\" \/><\/h1>\n<h1 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"44\" data-lineheight=\"57.2px\">Post Malone and Billy Strings Cover a Johnny Cash Classic<\/h1>\n<p>The song \u201cCocaine Blues\u201d is a traditional Western tune with a complex history, evolving through various versions and adaptations over time. Its storyline often follows a protagonist named Willie, who falls into a life of crime under the influence of cocaine and alcohol. The most well-known rendition was performed by Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison in 1968, which brought the song mainstream attention. Its haunting narrative, addressing themes of addiction and consequence, has made \u201cCocaine Blues\u201d an enduring piece in both folk and country music traditions.<\/p>\n<p>During a concert at The Observatory in Santa Ana, Billy Strings and Post Malone treated the audience to a modern rendition of \u201cCocaine Blues\u201d. Watch the performance here:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Billy Strings with Post Malone \u201cCocaine Blues\u201d 04\/13\/22 @ The Observatory Santa Ana #postmalone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yyJ_HXJLSzw\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"350\" data-origheight=\"235\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Post Malone, born Austin Richard Post, is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter known for blending genres like hip-hop, pop, and rock. Rising to fame with his 2015 hit \u201cWhite Iverson,\u201d Malone has achieved success with chart-topping albums like Beerbongs &amp; Bentleys and Hollywood\u2019s Bleeding. His musical style is marked by introspective lyrics and melodic innovation, making him a prominent figure in contemporary music. Malone\u2019s influence extends beyond music to fashion and endorsements, cementing his status as a versatile cultural icon.<\/p>\n<p>You can listen to Johnny Cash\u2019s version of the song here:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cocaine Blues (Live at Folsom State Prison, Folsom, CA - January 1968)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0VZuA7iJY4Y\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"350\" data-origheight=\"235\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\"><ins id=\"982a9496-26bc9171b0e45c9d04cc54ea48c61ff6-5-1724\" class=\"982a9496\" data-key=\"26bc9171b0e45c9d04cc54ea48c61ff6\"><ins id=\"982a9496-26bc9171b0e45c9d04cc54ea48c61ff6-5-1724-1\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"sp_passback-mobileinpage_993\" data-id=\"sp_passback-mobileinpage_993\">\n<div class=\"sp-mobileinpage-google-ads sp-demand-div\" data-demand=\"google-ads\">\n<div class=\"nl-scroll-div\">\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/ins><\/div>\n<p>Billy Strings, born William Apostol, is an American bluegrass guitarist and singer acclaimed for his innovative fusion of bluegrass with rock, jazz, and psychedelia influences. Known for his virtuoso guitar skills, Strings revitalizes traditional American music, appealing to a broad, modern audience. His album Home won a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album in 2021, and he is celebrated for both his live performances and collaborative projects with notable artists. Strings has emerged as a dynamic force in bluegrass, expanding its reach and appeal.<\/p>\n<p>If you want more music and videos from Post Malone, check out his\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@postmalone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube Channel<\/a>. Fans can also connect with him on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/postmalone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>. Get news, updates, and tour info on his\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.postmalone.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Post Malone and Billy Strings Cover a Johnny Cash Classic The song \u201cCocaine Blues\u201d is a traditional Western tune with a complex history, evolving through various versions&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15688,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15687","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>A roaring crowd, the air electric with anticipation\u2014and then, out of nowhere, Post Malone steps onto Billy Strings\u2019 stage. 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