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
Leslie Jordan Dead at 67
Leslie Jordan released an album of gospel hymns in 2021 that featured many top country names.
Carrie Underwood’s Son Knows She’s Not Like Most Mommies
If Carrie Underwood's son Isiah hadn't figured it out, the kids at his school definitely have.
What Happened to Blake Shelton’s 9 Winners From ‘The Voice’?
Season 13's winner changed names. Season 7's winner just got kicked out of the band. Season 2's winner is now more family man than anything else.
Willie Spence Crash Details Revealed — ‘American Idol’ Star Dead at 23
The accident happened about two hours after Spence shared a video from a vehicle.
Kelsea Ballerini Divorcing Husband Morgan Evans
There were no indications that the pair's nearly five-year marriage was under duress in recent weeks or months.
‘American Idol’ Winner Noah Thompson Talks About HunterGirl Dating Rumors
The story goes that Thompson and his longtime girlfriend Angel have broken up and the reason is American Idol runner-up HunterGirl.
Drake Milligan’s ‘America’s Got Talent’ Fate Revealed
The judges loved Drake Milligan on America's Got Talent. Did voters?
Olivia Newton-John’s Daughter Is Honoring Her Mom on Instagram + It’s Beautiful
"You are my lighthouse mama," Lattanzi writes.
Lady A Postpone Request Line Tour as Charles Kelley Continues Journey to Sobriety
The band made the announcement on social media on Thursday morning.
‘Yellowstone’ Actor Hit With Felony Fraud Charges
Q'Orianka Kilcher says she never took money she didn't think she was entitled to.
Luke Bryan’s ‘Country On’ Is a Modern Blue-Collar Anthem [Listen]
The country-rock anthem doesn't name names, but it calls out under-appreciated professions and gives each a little urging.
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.