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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Top 40 Country Songs for August 2020
The No. 1 song on this month's list was a radio chart-topper in April.
Brad Paisley Touched by Carrie Underwood’s Boozy Gesture
She doesn't do that often!
Watch Brett Eldredge’s Virtual Soundcheck Featuring Songs From ‘Sunday Drive’
'Sunday Drive' was released earlier this month, to critical acclaim.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Betty’ Will Challenge Radio Programmers [Listen]
Swift's last country radio hit was "Red" in 2013.
Brad Paisley’s ‘No I in Beer’ Video Is Packed Full of Secret Cameos
We counted 20 celebrity appearances. Who did we miss?
Carrie Underwood on Miranda Lambert’s New No. 1: ‘Long Overdue’
"Bluebird" is Lambert's first No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart since "Over You" in 2012.
Blake Shelton Talks About Potential for a Gwen Stefani Duets Album
Shelton was recently asked if he was considering the idea.
LoCash’s Chris Lucas Facing Difficult Decision as Kids Return to School
Like so many families the singer and his wife are facing a difficult decision.
Miranda Lambert Hits No. 1 With ‘Bluebird,’ First Chart-Topper in Six Years
The mellifluous track from the 'Wildcard' album becomes her sixth No. 1 song on the 'Billboard' Country Airplay chart.
Blake Shelton and Adam Levine Are at It Again
What — you thought this ended when Levine quit 'The Voice' in 2019?
Dan + Shay Reveal New Single, ‘I Should Probably Go to Bed’ [Listen]
The song is the country duo's first new release since "10,000 Hours" with Justin Bieber hit No. 1 in January.
Blake Shelton Seems Skeptical About Upcoming Season of ‘The Voice’
Girlfriend Gwen Stefani is also set to appear on the singing reality show with Shelton.
Here Are the Lyrics to Blake Shelton + Gwen Stefani’s ‘Happy Anywhere’
The lyrics describe their real life together.
Luke Bryan Scraps Farm Tour for 2020
His message ends with an uplifting line that indicates plans to resume again in 2021.