Billy Dukes

Billy Dukes' music background includes jobs as music director and night DJ at WQDR 94.7 in Raleigh, N.C.; writer for Recoil Magazine, a monthly out of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and writer for the Kalamazoo Gazette in Kalamazoo, Mich. The Western Michigan University graduate followed a girl to Raleigh in 2006 and wisely married her one year later. In 2014 they moved to Nashville where they now live with their two dogs, Daisy and Clementine, and theirs sons. In his free time, Billy enjoys playing and watching baseball, cycling and exploring nature.

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Toby Keith Announces New Album, ’35 MPH Town’

By Billy Dukes July 17, 2015 | Taste of Country

Once again, fans can count on new music from Toby Keith in October. The singer has announced that his 35 MPH Town album will drop this fall. It will include the singles "Drunk Americans" and "35 MPH Town."

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Reba McEntire to LGBT Community: ‘I’ve Got Your Back’

By Billy Dukes June 16, 2015 | Taste of Country

Reba McEntire made a video appearance at the Nashville Concert for Love and Acceptance concert last week, telling Ty Herndon and all in attendance: “I’ve got your back.”

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2015 Billboard Music Awards Winners – Full List

By Billy Dukes May 17, 2015 | Taste of Country

Some of country music's favorite stars took home top awards at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night (May 17).

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Darius Rucker Offering Fans Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for a Good Cause

By Billy Dukes May 14, 2015 | Taste of Country

Next month, you could be playing golf alongside Darius Rucker and a bunch of his famous friends, just one day after kicking it VIP style at the Darius and Friends St. Jude benefit concert in Nashville.

Category: Contests, Country Music News

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Taste of Country Festival Survival Tips

By Billy Dukes May 11, 2015 | Taste of Country

The most popular country music festivals — like the upcoming Taste of Country Music Festival — last up to five days and include dozens of artists. It's a big commitment to try to take it all in, and you'll want to do so in a way that allows you to be presentable at work on Monday morning.

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‘American Idol’ Canceled, Season 15 Will Be the Last

By Billy Dukes May 11, 2015 | Taste of Country

After 15 seasons, American Idol will end next year. FOX announced that the 2016 season will be the reality show's final season.

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Thompson Square’s Home Destroyed by Flooding

By Billy Dukes April 29, 2015 | Taste of Country

Thompson Square are rebuilding their Alabama home from the studs after flooding destroyed the property. The incident happened while they were on the road and unfortunately went unnoticed for six days.

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Reba McEntire Opens Up About the Song She Sang at Her Father’s Funeral

By Billy Dukes April 10, 2015 | Taste of Country

There's one song on Reba McEntire's new Love Somebody album that truly took her breath away. "Just Like Them Horses," a ballad penned by Liz Hengber and Tommy Lee James, reminded the singer of her father. In fact she originally wanted the song for his funeral.

Category: Country Exclusive

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