Billy Dukes is a Senior Editor and Executive Producer at Taste of Country, where he has over 11,000 articles to his name. His media background includes jobs as music director 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 three sons. In his free time, Billy enjoys playing and watching baseball, cycling and home renovation.
Billy Dukes
Don Imus Dead at 79
The controversial radio host was admitted to a hospital in Texas on Tuesday (Dec. 24) and died on Friday (Dec. 27).
Linda Ronstadt Disses Mike Pompeo During Kennedy Center Speech
Nobody expected her speech to take such a personal turn.
Alan Jackson Performs ‘Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)’
It's a stirring performance.
Jessi Combs’ Boyfriend, Investigators Paint Picture of Fatal Crash
Police say there was a fire involved.
Video of Dale Earnhardt Jr. Plane Crash
A man who appears to be the NASCAR racer and analyst is seen limping heavily before falling to the ground.
Arrest Warrants Issued for ‘Chrisley Knows Best’ Stars
They're facing federal charges including tax evasion, bank fraud and wire fraud.
Las Vegas Shooting Victim’s Family Sues Gunmakers, Distributors
The family of Carrie Parsons filed a lawsuit against Colt and seven other gunmakers.
2019 ACM Awards: The Real Winners and Losers
Dan + Shay took home more ACM Awards than anyone else, but someone else stole the show.
Country Music Hall of Famer Roy Clark Dead at 85
He had been suffering from pneumonia before he died.
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.