Who Is Bluegrass Musician Billy Strings' Wife? All About Ally Dale

Mar. 15, 2025

Ally Dale and Billy Strings are seen backstage for the 22nd Annual Americana Honors & Awards.Photo:Erika Goldring/Getty Images

Erika Goldring/Getty Images

Musician Billy Strings didn’t expect to meet the love of his life when he went for a drink during his downtime.

The “Dust in a Baggie” singer was at the Ore Dock Brewing Co. in Marquette, Mich. when he first laid eyes on his future wife, who was bartending at the time.

“I went in for a beer and she left the water running and I reached over [the] bar and turned it off,” Strings explained in March 2024 during aReddit Ask Me Anything. “When she came back to shut it off she saw I had already done it .. love at first sight.”

Strings and Dale later married in an inmate ceremony onSept. 9, 2023. The wedding took place at the Hoxeyville Music Festival site in Michigan, with an all-star guest list.

“One week later, I am still floating in the dream that was our perfect wedding day ✨,” Dale wrote on Instagram underneath acarousel of photosfrom the big day. One image showed the newlyweds hand-in-hand, while others showed details of the rustic wedding decor.

A year later, Strings and Dale welcomed their first child, River Roy Apostol, and announced the news onInstagram.

So, who is Billy Strings’ wife? Here’s everything to know about Ally Dale and her relationship with the bluegrass musician.

She’s a yoga instructor

Ally Dale and Billy Strings at “Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90” held at the Hollywood Bowl on April 29, 2023.Gilbert Flores/Variety/Getty Images

Gilbert Flores/Variety/Getty Images

Dale is a yoga instructor and is the founder and lead facilitator ofAlly Flows Yoga. A Yoga Alliance certified teacher, her studio is based in Nashville, Tenn. and she offers in-person and remote classes.

In June 2022, she completed her 200-hour YTT certification at the Mindful School of Yoga in Grand Rapids.

She also often leads yoga sessions at events around the country. In September 2023, she teamed up with her husband to teacha sold-out sessionat Billy Strings Renewal 2023 in Buena Vista, Colo.

She was Strings’ tour manager

Ally Dale and Billy Strings attend the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

During the early days of their relationship and Strings’ music career, Dale would join him on the road as his tour manager.

“When she joined and jumped in the van, it was that. It was a van,” the music star toldNPR’sWorld Cafein 2022. “It went from a van and five people to 20 people on two or three tour buses.”

In a fall 2019 interview withGarden & Gun, the couple gave some insight into tour life, including Dale’s security protocols. Strings also shared that the couple had moved to Nashville in 2016 when his career started taking off.

She and Strings had famous wedding singers at their 2023 nuptials

Tour manager: ALLY DALE.Billy Strings/Instagram

Billy Strings/Instagram

The Grammy-winning bluegrass musician had an all-star lineup of performers at his September 2023 wedding — including himself.

Stringsshared the stagewith Trey Anastasio, Les Claypool and Bob Weir during a performance at the post-ceremony celebrations.

“A big one was when Bob Weir sang ‘When I Paint My Masterpiece’ for me and Ally and it was the sweetest thing ever. The vibes were out of this world,” he wrote during a Reddit Ask Me Anything. “Such a special moment.”

She shares one child with Strings

After a long delivery, he’s here!.Billy Strings/Instagram

Strings and Dale welcomed their first child, a son named River Roy Apostol, on Sept. 29, 2024. The new mom announced the news on Instagram, writing, “Our strong, resilient, beautiful boy … We are beyond blessed this sweet soul chose us to be his parents.”

She and Strings attended Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday

Ally Dale and Billy Strings attend the 66th GRAMMY Awards.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

At the end of April 2023, the couple celebrated country singer Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday at a two-day event that took place at the Hollywood Bowl.

Strings performed Nelson’s iconic song “Whiskey River” to a cheering crowd on the first night of the event.

source: people.com