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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. They live in northeast Wake County with their two dogs Daisy and Clementine and their son. In his free time Billy enjoys playing and watching baseball, cycling, and exploring nature.
Chris Young Lauren Alaina Showdown
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Chris Young vs. Lauren Alaina – The Showdown

Chris Young needs just one more win to put his newest single 'Aw Naw' into the Showdown Hall of Fame. After topping 'Goodbye Town' by Lady Antebellum earlier this week, he finds himself up against the brand new single from Lauren Alaina. If history is any indicator, Young and his fans have their work cut out for them this weekend. 

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Twitter Users Come Together to Create ‘Obama Country Songs’

Does the #ObamaCountrySongs trend on Twitter mean President Barack Obama is thinking of a new career? Or are his supporters and critics just looking for a new way to sound off? The latter seems more likely. Country song titles are getting a political spin from Twitter users in hundreds of funny -- and not-so-funny -- pokes at the president. 

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Lauren Alaina
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Lauren Alaina, ‘Barefoot and Buckwild’ – Song Review

Meet the new Lauren Alaina. With just a few weeks of her senior year of high school remaining, the singer introduces a grown-up new look, grown-up style and grown-up attitude with her latest single, 'Barefoot and Buckwild.' It's especially difficult to find songs that fit when you're short on life experience, so the one-time 'American Idol' runner-up wrote her own ...

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Lonestar on Recording New Album: ‘It Was Like Being a New Band Again’ – Exclusive Video

The original members of Lonestar have reunited for a new album, and the timing and energy of the project couldn't be more perfect. The four men -- including lead singer Richie McDonald -- talk about their decision to self-produce 'Life as We Know It' in this video, exclusive to Taste of Country. They compare the energy in the studio to that of a group of country newbies.

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Before ‘American Idol,’ Kree Harrison and Rosie O’Donnell Were Best Buds

Video of Kree Harrison's many trips to 'The Rosie O'Donnell Show' has surfaced, along with a glimpse of the Christmas album the current 'American Idol' contestant recorded on Lyric Street Records. Harrison sang a duet with O'Donnell on 'No Wrapping Required,' and the two shared it with viewers over a decade ago.

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Brad Paisley
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Best Brad Paisley Lyrics

Brad Paisley's lyrics are proof that he's one of the most dynamic vocalists in country for good reason. Early in his career, the country superstar recorded songs that tugged at your heartstrings before gravitating toward gutwrenching ballads and slap-your-knee funny, guitar-drenched cuts like 'Online' and 'Ticks.' In recent years, his lyrics have included soft-spoken social observations -- but he still knows how to melt hearts. 

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Lady Antebellum, ‘Golden’ – Album Review

The best moments on Lady Antebellum's fourth album 'Golden' find Charles Kelley or Hillary Scott singing solo, with minimal help from the other on harmonies. There is no shortage of songs that act as features for the two talented vocalists. The evolution of the trio finds them becoming a dual threat super power instead of a two-headed pop-rock-country group.

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