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.

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New Songs on the Radio – May 2013

By Billy Dukes 2 weeks ago

Lady Antebellum has a new album and a new song on the radio in May 2013. The superstar trio released 'Golden' on May 7, just days after announcing 'Goodbye Town' as the followup to 'Downtown.' It's one of many surefire hits to be introduced to fans for the first time this month. Chris Young and Jana Kramer also shared new music.

Category: Country Music News, Country Songs, New Songs on the Radio

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Country Prom Pictures: See What Top Nashville Singers Wore for Their Big Night

By Billy Dukes 2 weeks ago

More than one country star made daring decisions on their prom night, but few made a bold country statements with their gowns or suits. You'll find no boots, hats or excessive rhinestones in this list of country prom pictures. Instead, you'll see a little leg, a few low-cut dresses and plenty of smiles as stars young and not-so-young reveal how they spent that magical high school moment.

Category: Lists, Original Features

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Carrie Underwood Announced as New ‘Sunday Night Football’ Opening Singer

By Billy Dukes 2 weeks ago

Carrie Underwood has been announced as the Faith Hill's replacement to sing the introduction to NBC's 'Sunday Night Football' broadcast this fall. The country superstar will sing the weekly introduction to the broadcast, beginning with the Sept. 8 matchup between the N.Y. Giants and Dallas Cowboys.

Category: Country Music News Tags: Carrie Underwood

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Cute Kids Singing Country Songs – George Jones, ‘White Lightning’

By Billy Dukes 2 weeks ago

Not only is this little guy singing George Jones, but he's doing so at the request of the Possum himself. Jones bends down to convince the young man to sing his hit 'White Lightning,' which the boy knows like most kids know their ABCs. One gets a real sense of Jones' love and appreciation of the younger singing generations in this video.

Category: Kids Singing Country Songs Tags: George Jones