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
Oak Ridge Boys’ Duane Allen Is Really Struggling After Wife’s Death
"There are times when I just break down," he shared on social media.
Country Stars Charged With Awful Crimes — No. 8 Is Infuriating!
This group of country stars spent over four decades in prison, but one could argue they should've stayed longer.
Toby Keith to Receive Posthumous Honorary Degree From University of Oklahoma
The longtime Sooner fan is being honored next month.
Colt Ford’s Breathless Promise to Fans: ‘I Am Coming Back’ [Watch]
From his hospital bed, Colt Ford shared good news and bad news.
‘American Idol’ Finalists Are Dying at an Alarming Rate [Full List]
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.
‘American Idol’ Star Mandisa’s Death Being Investigated by Police
Local police announced a significant update on Monday afternoon.
Who’s Left On ‘American Idol’? Season 22 Top 12 Contestants
Here is who is left after the most recent eliminations on 'American Idol.'
Taylor Swift Once Gave Us Life Advice + WOW It Still Hits! [Interview]
As fans dive into Taylor Swift's new album, we uncovered a lost interview.
‘American Idol’ Star Mandisa Dead at 47
Mandisa became a fan favorite after she fought back at Simon Cowell's tacky remarks about her weight.
Who Is Anne Wilson? How Tragedy Helped Her Find Her Voice
"I’m not gonna fit in a box of Christian music or country music," she tells Taste of Country. "I’m just going to be who I am and the songs will fit where they fit."
Country Stars Charged With Felonies — No. 2 Is Just Awful!
Including several delinquent youths, at least two singers battling addiction and one jealous rage that ended in murder.