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
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.
Riley Strain’s Body Found, Autopsy Pending
Strain's shirt and watch were two key items on the body that allowed them to be sure it was him.
12 Shortest Marriages in Country Music History
Some didn't even make it long enough to bring home a paycheck!
Riley Strain’s Family Enlists Cajun Navy for Search
The Cajun Navy is a group of volunteers who work to provide immediate rescue and relief during natural disasters.
Toby Keith’s Death Just Became More Tragic
He died one day too soon.
See the Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo Pictures That Reportedly Got a Girl Suspended
The teenage girl's mother took to social media to explain the full story.
13 Things You Didn’t Know About Carrie Underwood
New stories about her childhood, her obsessions and her strange body marks are included in this collection of facts.
40 Country Albums Turning 40 in 2024
Including iconic albums from George Strait and the Judds, and two very unusual albums from Dolly Parton.
Beyonce’s Mom Says Family’s Cowboy Roots Run Deep
"I actually laugh because it's been there since she was a kid," she writes.