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
‘American Idol’ Finalists Are Dying at an Alarming Rate
Season 5 and Season 7 seem particularly cursed.
Nastiest Country Music Divorces — No. 4 Is Just Wild!
When artists have money and a microphone, divorces get ugly.
Was Riley Strain Drugged? Mom Hints at the Possibility
Michelle Whiteid openly wonders if there was something in her son's drink that shouldn't have been.
Morgan Wallen Mugshot Released
Wallen was arrested at Eric Church's bar Chief's on Broadway in Nashville.
Morgan Wallen Arrested on Felony Charges
The singer was at the newly opened Chief's when he was arrested just before 11PM CT.
Jelly Roll, Wife Bunnie Xo’s Plane Forced Into Emergency Landing
Jelly Roll, his wife and crew were flying via private jet to Austin for Sunday's (April 7) CMT Music Awards.
16 Things You Didn’t Know About Kid Rock, Including the Truth About His Son!
If you're tired of lists that promise stunning facts only to regurgitate the first three paragraphs of Wikipedia, you won't be disappointed.
Beyonce’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Album: 16 Easter Eggs Fans Should Listen For
Beyonce's massive new album requires a cheat sheet.
Riley Strain’s Obituary Reveals Heartbreaking New Details
"Above all, Riley cherished time spent with family, creating lasting memories."
Riley Strain: Here’s What Police Think Happened
A toxicology report will need to be finished before police can be sure.