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
Kelly Clarkson Seeks Restraining Order to Keep Unwanted Gifter Away
A woman has allegedly turned up uninvited on Clarkson's property on 18 occasions.
How Jelly Roll Rolled Past Skeptics to Score a Huge Radio Hit
Crossover artists have a tough time on country radio. Why is Jelly Roll different?
Taylor Swift Is Angry After Ticketmaster Fiasco: Singer Speaks Out After Tour On-Sale Canceled
Taylor Swift shares her anger and frustration:
Canceled: Taylor Swift Eras Tour On-Sale Date Scrapped Amid Ticketmaster Problems
The cancelation comes after problems with fan pre-sales on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Willie Spence, Season 19 ‘American Idol’ Runner-Up, Dead at 23
The 23-year-old was runner-up to Chayce Beckham during Season 19 of the ABC reality show in 2021.
Tom Hanks Unloads on Aggressive Fan Who Trips Wife Rita Wilson [Watch]
A few fans got too close to Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson in New York City.
‘American Idol’ Winner Laine Hardy Arrested, Facing Felony Charge
The singer turned himself in to answer a felony charge on Friday.
Florida Georgia Line Confirm They’re ‘Taking a Break’ After 10 Years
The superstar duo have racked up 10 years of hits.
Meet Rosalie, the New St. Jude Facility Dog
The 60-pound golden retriever is the newest trained facility dog, joining Huckleberry and Puggle.
Is the Train Station on ‘Yellowstone’ Based on a Real Place?
It kind of does exist. Kind of.