Billy Strings returned to Van Andel Arena Friday to launch his spring tour with the first of 2 sold-out shows in his home state of Michigan.

Night one of two of Billy Strings' performances in Grand Rapids was fueled by an energetic crowd happy to welcome the Ionia County native home.

A first-set tie breaker in the second round was the only hiccup for top-seeded No. 2 doubles pair Alexis Gabriel and Alayna ...