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
Tragic News Reports on Country Music Deaths
Here is how local news announced the deaths of 10 country singers and celebrities.
When Does ‘Yellowstone’ Resume + ‘1923’ Season 2 Premiere?
Plus updates on '6666,' '1944' and Season 2 of '1883.'
Carrie Underwood, Axl Rose Reunite for Denim & Rhinestones Tour Stop [Watch]
Watch the video below to see Rose rising from below the stage as Underwood introduces him to the crowd at Crypto.com Arena.
Keith Urban Will Remain in Las Vegas a Little Bit Longer
The announcement comes after Urban played just five dates on the Keith Urban: The Las Vegas Residency itinerary.
Former Oak Ridge Boys Singer Calvin Newton Dies
"He was the sweetest tenor voice you'll ever hear," Joe Bonsall writes on Twitter.
Morgan Wallen’s Chart-Topping Album Out-Performed the Rest of the Top 10
The singer's latest out-performed the other nine albums on the Billboard 200 Top 10, combined.
Tim McGraw Finds Perspective With ‘Standing Room Only’ [Listen]
Tim McGraw released his new single "Standing Room Only" on Friday (March 10).
‘American Idol': See Why Colt Glover Has Been Labeled ‘Best Country Singer’ So Far
'American Idol' judge Katy Perry really liked Colt Glover.
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman Misbehave on the 2023 Oscars Red Carpet [Pictures]
For a brief moment the power couple were the only two people in the room!
‘My Kind of Country’ Contestants Revealed in New Trailer Video [Watch]
Three respected country stars will lead a group of 12 competitors from India, South Africa, Mexico and America.