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
‘Yellowstone’ Star Forrie J. Smith Kicked Off a Plane for Being Drunk
"They throw me off the plane because I'm drunk. Because you people won't stand up and tell everybody what bulls--t this is," he shouts.
Toby Keith Cancels Grand Rapids & All 2022 Tour Dates Amid Cancer Battle
The news comes one day after he revealed his cancer diagnosis.
6 ‘Yellowstone’ Loose Ends We Can’t Stop Thinking About
Viewers of the Kevin Costner-led western drama still have plenty of unanswered questions about over 40 hours of TV. We call them loose ends.
Carrie Underwood Announces ‘My Savior,’ a New Gospel Album
“I’ve been making music that I love and been giving my heart to the Lord,” Underwood says.
Why Carrie Underwood’s Duet With Son Isaiah Has Become Bittersweet
"It's like that moment is already gone," she says.
Wait Until You Hear What Carrie Underwood Named Her Cows
The singer recently got a chance to talk about her Christmas gift from Mike Fisher and yes, she did want cows for Christmas.
Gwen Stefani Leaving ‘The Voice’
A familiar face will be stepping in for her to start Season 20.
Shania Twain’s ‘Man! I Feel Like a Woman’ Is Now a Lullaby [Exclusive Premiere]
It's one of 12 included on Rockabye Baby's 'Lullaby Renditions of Shania Twain' album.
‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Shares Wife Beth Chapman’s Final Words Before ‘Unexpected’ Death
Although the Dog the Bounty Hunter star never accepted death, she recognized her family was afraid for her.
Jim Nabors, Singer and TV’s Gomer Pyle, Has Died
Jim Nabors — an actor best known as Gomer Pyle on the Andy Griffith Show — has died.
Las Vegas Shooter’s Brother Describes Him as a Very Ordinary Man
The brother of the man responsible for the deaths of more than 50 people at the Las Vegas Route 91 Harvest Festival says he's dumbfounded by the news.
No Thanks! These Country Stars Had Some Pretty Rough Pre-Fame Jobs
Music City glory doesn't come without a whole lot of gross and greasy. That's the lesson to be learned from this list of the worst pre-fame jobs in country music.