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
Runaway June’s Natalie Stovall Ends 15-Day Hospitalization
On social media, she details frightening medical procedures that resulted in a blood transfusion, NG tube and 13 days without eating.
25 Chris Stapleton Songs That Will Put You Through the Emotional Wringer
These 25 songs are the best of Chris Stapleton's repertoire as an artist.
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes Share a Nibble in Downtown Nashville
There was some playful dancing, finger interplay and nibbling.
Remember When Shania Twain Rocked the Super Bowl Halftime Show? [Watch]
Shania Twain rocked the Super Bowl halftime way back in 2003.
Craig Wayne Boyd Says He Was ‘Voted Out’ of Texas Hill
The former winner of 'The Voice' is out, leaving Casey James, Adam Wakefield and three new players.
Priscilla Presley Thanks Fans After Death of Daughter Lisa Marie Presley
Eleven days after daughter Lisa Marie Presley's death, the actor opened up on social media.
Chris Stapleton Picked to Sing National Anthem at Super Bowl LVII
Including Stapleton, country singers have performed four of the last seven Super Bowl National Anthems.
Kelly Clarkson’s Cover of Taylor Swift’s ‘Better Man’ Is Super Country [Watch]
"Better Man" was a hit song for Little Big Town in 2016, with Swift saying very little about her solo write at the time.
‘Yellowstone': Grading Season 5 So Far [Dutton Rules Podcast]
Here is a summary of all three mid-season grades for Season 5 of Yellowstone.
Leslie Jordan Didn’t Die From a Car Crash
The medical examiner has shared the cause of death and toxicology report.
‘American Idol’ Finalist C.J. Harris’ Cause of Death Revealed
News of Harris' cause of death confirms suspicions about what happened.
Lisa Marie Presley’s Cause of Death Deferred
More information is needed before a medical examiner can make a ruling.