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Bluegrass Star Billy Strings Breaks Leg in Skateboarding Mishap
20 Apr
Summary
- Billy Strings broke his tibia and fibula during a skateboarding accident.
- The injury occurred backstage during a concert in Charlottesville.
- Future show dates are uncertain, with an update pending.
Grammy-winning bluegrass artist Billy Strings sustained a severe leg injury, confirmed to be fractures of both the tibia and fibula, which occurred during a skateboarding incident backstage. The accident happened on Saturday, April 18, 2026, while Strings was performing his second of two sold-out shows at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia.
The 33-year-old musician shared an X-ray image on social media, revealing the extent of the breaks just above his ankle. Strings himself acknowledged the skateboard-related nature of the mishap in response to fan comments.
Following the injury, the concert reportedly concluded early, and an encore was not performed. Information regarding the potential postponement or cancellation of Strings' upcoming scheduled performances, including dates in Charleston, West Virginia, and Fishers, Indiana, is expected to be released shortly. Strings indicated that updates for fans would be coming very soon.
