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 their sons. In his free time, Billy enjoys playing and watching baseball, cycling and exploring nature.
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Five 9/11 Stories That Will Give You Chills
One country star was supposed to be a block away from the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
‘American Idol’ Officially Adds Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie
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What Would Elvis Presley Look Like if He Were Still Alive?
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Kelly Clarkson Brings Keith Urban, ‘Idol’ Judges to Tears With ‘Piece by Piece’
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Gwen Stefani Didn’t Know Who Blake Shelton Was Before ‘The Voice’ [Watch]
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129 Dead After Terrorist Attacks Strike Paris
Country stars are joining the nation in sending prayers to the victims of the shootings and attacks in Paris. At least 129 have been killed, most in a hostage situation in the French capitol Friday night (Nov. 13).
Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert Divorce Records Sealed
A former Oklahoma state representative says “there’s some shenanigans going on” with regards to the sealing of Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert’s divorce records. Former Rep. Aaron Stiles says the judge was not following the law when he sealed the couple's reco…
Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Pulled Over After CMA Festival Performance
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2013 CMT Music Awards Winners – Full List
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Kellie Pickler Wins ‘Dancing With the Stars’
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Taylor Swift the Big Winner at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards
Taylor Swift won everything short of the Powerball jackpot Sunday night (May 19) at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.