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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Granger Smith And Wife Expecting Third Child

By Billy Dukes April 3, 2016 | Taste of Country

Granger Smith and his wife Amber are expecting their third baby this spring. The "If the Boot Fits" singer shared the news with Taste of Country prior to the 2016 ACM Awards.

Category: Arts & Culture Tags: granger smith

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ToC Critic’s Pick: Keith Urban, ‘Wasted Time’ [Listen]

By Billy Dukes March 29, 2016 | Taste of Country

Keith Urban’s new single "Wasted Time" employs just enough banjo to keep it from being called pop. Of course, that it’s sung by one of the format’s most recognizable voices helps, too.

Category: Celebrity News Tags: Keith Urban, New Music

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Dierks Bentley Shares His Naked ACM Awards Nightmare

By Billy Dukes March 22, 2016 | Taste of Country

Dierks Bentley's naked ACM Awards nightmare doesn't seem to be a dream come true for any of the country stars seated in the front few rows, either. A hilarious new promo for the April 3 CBS broadcast finds Bentley trying to get through his monologue, unaware that he's naked.

Category: Arts & Culture Tags: dierks bentley

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Kenny Chesney’s New Single ‘Noise’ Coming This Week

By Billy Dukes March 22, 2016 | Taste of Country

Kenny Chesney's new single "Noise" is set to be released this week, and he's sharing some early details. The singer will reveal the first sounds from an upcoming album on Thursday (March 24).

Category: Celebrity News, Music Tags: kenny chesney

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Brett Young Kisses on Miss USA in ‘Sleep Without You’ Video

By Billy Dukes March 21, 2016 | Taste of Country

It's good to have famous friends. In his "Sleep Without You" music video, newcomer Brett Young is telling the current Miss USA that he can't fall asleep without her. Olivia Jordan stars in the clip.

Category: Celebrity News, Music Tags: brett young

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Krystal Keith Defends Breastfeeding Photo on Facebook

By Billy Dukes March 17, 2016 | Taste of Country

Krystal Keith shared a photo of her baby girl breastfeeding with fans on Facebook, and most people were supportive. Most, but certainly not all.

Category: Celebrity News Tags: Krystal Keith

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Toby Keith Announces 2016 Interstates & Tailgates Summer Tour Dates

By Billy Dukes March 14, 2016 | Taste of Country

Toby Keith’s summer tour caravan is loaded and ready to depart. The country great has announced over two dozen dates for his Interstates & Tailgates Tour, presented by Ford F-Series.

Category: Arts & Culture Tags: Toby Keith

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Joey Feek’s Public Memorial Full of Laughter, Applause and Song

By Billy Dukes March 13, 2016 | Taste of Country

Joey Feek’s hometown planned to celebrate the late Joey + Rory singer’s life on Sunday (March 13), and it was quite a celebration.

Category: Arts & Culture Tags: Joey and Rory

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What’s Next for Joey + Rory’s Rory Feek?

By Billy Dukes March 9, 2016 | Taste of Country

Joey + Rory's Rory Feek has returned home to his Tennessee farm, and with a large circle of friends and family members ready to help, he's preparing for life as a single father.

Category: Arts & Culture Tags: Joey and Rory

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6 Unforgettable Country Tour Pranks

By Billy Dukes March 8, 2016 | Taste of Country

Summer tours mean summer tour pranks, and we're ready. In fact, we dare superstars like Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw and Dierks Bentley to top one of the pranks in this collection of 6 Unforgettable Tour Pranks!

Category: Arts & Culture Tags: Brad Paisley, carrie underwood, darius rucker, kellie pickler, martina mcbride, rascal flatts, tim mcgraw

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Miranda Lambert Unharmed After Fan Rushes Stage at Houston Rodeo

By Billy Dukes March 8, 2016 | Taste of Country

Miranda Lambert was nearing the end of her show at Rodeo Houston when a fan tried to rush the stage. He didn’t get very far before security intervened, however.

Category: Arts & Culture Tags: miranda lambert

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