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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 Proud: See Artists Wearing the American Flag
While a few country artists only wear the American flag on special occasions, others will pull out a patriotic jacket, tank top or guitar whenever the mood strikes them. Country music leads all genres in terms of patriotism, so it's not surprising to find many pictures of the biggest artists we…
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9 Unforgettable Miranda Lambert Moments
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5 Takeaways From the 2016 CMA Awards
It was tough to live up to the hype surrounding the 50th annual CMA Awards, but the Nov. 2 broadcast came close. Fans who've been screaming for more legendary artists! to be included had a very good night. Blake Shelton fans did not.
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Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood Keep It Current for 2016 CMA Awards Monologue
An all-star medley that included over a dozen legendary singers and songs gave way to a CMA Awards monologue focused on today. The election, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's tour and Peyton Manning — yes Peyton Manning! — were all targets in the show's opening minutes.
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Watch the 2016 CMA Awards Red Carpet Live Stream!
Before country music's biggest stars sit down for the 2016 CMA Awards, they'll need to talk to Taste of Country. For a second straight year we'll be streaming live from the CMA Awards red carpet, and you'll be able to watch right here.
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Cole Swindell Reads the Worst Pickup Lines Ever [Watch]
There's a song on Cole Swindell's new Down Home Sessions III EP in which the singer does his best to avoid saying something stupid in an attempt to woo a girl. During this video exclusive to Taste of Country, the Georgia native embraces the bad pickup lines.
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6 Unforgettable CMA Awards Controversies
Controversy isn't the norm at the CMA Awards, but when they happen, they're absolutely memorable.
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Jana Kramer, Carrie Underwood Paint Nails Purple for Domestic Violence
Jana Kramer is sharing her harrowing story of domestic violence to help other women in the same situation, and she's asked stars including Carrie Underwood to support her and women everywhere by painting a fingernail purple.
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8 Unforgettable Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood CMA Awards Moments
Each year, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood's CMA Awards monologue gets stronger.
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Remember When Miranda Lambert Stole the Show at the 2005 CMA Awards?
In November 2005, Miranda Lambert was a little known 22-year-old singer from East Texas, struggling to turn her time on Nashville Star into a country music career. As a nominee for the Horizon Award, she was allowed to perform her new single on Nashville's biggest stage.
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Garth Brooks's new single "Baby, Let's Lay Down and Dance" isn't an overly ambitious comeback or an aggressive in-your-face emotional ballad that finds the singer at the top of his vocal range. The first track from a new Brooks album aims to fit right in with what's on …
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Tyler Farr Marries Hannah Freeman
Tyler Farr has married longtime girlfriend Hannah Freeman. The couple wed in Nolensville, Tenn., on Monday (Oct. 10). Several well-known country stars were in attendance and part of the wedding party.

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