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
‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Kay Robertson Hospitalized After Dog Attack
She bent down to kiss her dog and he snapped.
Billboards in Support of Morgan Wallen Appear in Nashville
The billboards are on display near Music Row in Nashville.
‘King of the Hill’ Could Get a Revival With Older Characters
Country music stars often appeared on the animated program.
Maren Morris Reveals John Mayer Collaboration at the 2021 Grammy Awards
Other country performers at the 2021 Grammy Awards include Miranda Lambert, Mickey Guyton and Brandi Carlile.
‘Moonshiners’ Star Lance Waldroup Dies Unexpectedly
The 30-year-old was the last living child of Moonshiners' co-star Jeff Waldroup and his wife Lynn.
Morgan Wallen Breaks His Silence, Asks Fans to Stop Defending Him
He took to social media to offer a lengthy statement that includes an apology and explanation.
‘The Voice’ Season 19 Premiere Date Announced, Finally
You'll have to wait just a little longer for Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani to return to television.
New York Attorney General Seeking to Dissolve NRA Due to Fraud
The AG is seeking to dissolve the gun rights group due to fraud.
Remember Naya Rivera’s Emotional ‘If I Die Young’ Cover on ‘Glee’? [Watch]
It was an emotional scene that's even more so today, after Rivera's death.
Bubba Wallace Won’t Back Down After Noose Found in His Garage
Recently he'd helped push to get Confederate flags removed from inside racetracks.
Gwen Stefani Returning as Coach on ‘The Voice’ for Season 19
This will be her fifth season as coach.
Duane ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Chapman Is Getting Married
Expect a big party, he says.