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
‘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.
Remember When Willie Nelson Settled His Tax Bill?
It was one of the most high-profile tax cases in music history.
Willie Nelson Drives a Tesla?!
We did not expect this, but maybe we should have.
Parker McCollum Tests Positive for Coronavirus
The "Pretty Heart" singer revealed the news on social media on Wednesday night.
Chip and Joanna Gaines Announce New Season of ‘Fixer Upper’
Watch their charming video announcement.
Aaron Watson on Returning to the Stage: ‘I Can’t Control the Fans’
He's embraced Cameo and private Zoom concerts or digital showcases on social media but he misses the stage.
Dolly Parton on the Death of Charlie Daniels: ‘My Heart Is Broken’
"He will live on in our hearts," Parton says.
Charlie Daniels Dead at 83
The Country Music Hall of Famer was 83 years old.
Here’s What People Are Saying About Garth Brooks’ Drive-In Concert
His team estimates the Saturday (June 27) drive-in concert aired for 350,000 people nationwide.
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.