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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Country Stars Send Love and Prayers to Loretta Lynn After Stroke

By Billy Dukes May 8, 2017 | Taste of Country

It was stop-the-show news on Friday night (May 5). Loretta Lynn had suffered a stroke and stars like Martina McBride made sure to send prayers before they took the stage.

Category: Music News Tags: loretta lynn

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Lauren Alaina, ‘Doin’ Fine’ [Listen]

By Billy Dukes May 8, 2017 | Taste of Country

Lauren Alaina continues to fearlessly tell her story through song with "Doin' Fine," the new single from her Road Less Traveled album.

Category: Music News Tags: lauren alaina

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Lady Antebellum’s National Anthem Leads Nashville Predators to Conference Finals

By Billy Dukes May 7, 2017 | Taste of Country

The Nashville Predators won on Sunday (May 7), but prior to the game all anyone wanted to talk about was Lady Antebellum's performance of the National Anthem.

Category: Entertainment, Music News, Sports Tags: lady antebellum

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See Country’s Best Dressed at the Kentucky Derby

By Billy Dukes May 7, 2017 | Taste of Country

Always Dreaming won the Kentucky Derby but country stars like Travis Tritt and Jerrod Niemann did alright too. They are but just two who dressed up for the 2017 run for the roses.

Category: Music News Tags: kix brooks, montgomery gentry

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Loretta Lynn’s Sister Crystal Gayle Makes a Statement After Legend’s Stroke

By Billy Dukes May 5, 2017 | Taste of Country

Loretta Lynn's sister Crystal Gayle has taken to Twitter after the 85-year-old "Coal Miner's Daughter" singer suffered a stroke. Gayle, a legend in her own right, expressed the family's appreciation for the warm thoughts and prayers.

Category: Entertainment, Music News Tags: loretta lynn

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Dolly Parton and the Time She Nearly Committed Suicide

By Billy Dukes May 5, 2017 | Taste of Country

Dolly Parton's dog kept her from committing suicide, according to a new book of interviews the country music legend has done through the years. While stories of her contemplating suicide are not new, what the book claims led to that day is.

Category: Music News Tags: dolly parton

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ToC Critic’s Pick: Chris Stapleton, ‘From A Room Vol. 1′

By Billy Dukes May 5, 2017 | Taste of Country

Chris Stapleton delivers everything you expected on his new album From A Room Volume 1. He's a postman, dropping notes of blues, soul, pain and sorrow into your mailbox. This is a moody, nine-song album that reinforces all we know.

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The Best Country Albums of 2017 (So Far)

By Billy Dukes May 4, 2017 | Taste of Country

The best country albums from any given year are timeless, and 2017 is no different. The top spots go to artists with a long history of making great country music.

Category: Music News Tags: aaron watson, brad paisley, Reba McEntire

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‘American Idol’ Reportedly Set to Return on ABC

By Billy Dukes May 4, 2017 | Taste of Country

American Idol is coming back! Maybe. Reports indicate that ABC will bring back the long-running Fox reality singing competition that spawned the careers of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Scotty McCreery and more.

Category: Music News Tags: american idol

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