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
See Inside Kelly Clarkson’s Jaw-Dropping Tennessee Mansion — It’s for Sale! [Pictures]
The 20,000-square-foot mansion has everything you could ever need!
15 Country Stars Who’ve Gabbed About Smoking Weed
Some have tried it. Some don't plan to ever stop smoking it!
Trump Moves to Ban ‘Bump Stock’ Devices Like the One Used in Las Vegas Shooting
President Donald Trump has directed his attorney general to propose changes that ban "bump stocks."
Glenn Frey’s Wife Sues Hospital, Doctor for Negligence
She says doctors failed to advise the family of the risks and side effects of treatment.
Confirmed: Justin Timberlake Collaborating With Chris Stapleton on New Album
The country singer is one of three collaborators announced for Timberlake's new album.
Jury Sides With Taylor Swift in Groping Case
A Denver, Colo., jury has decided Taylor Swift was assaulted by David Mueller during a 2013 meet and greet.
Taylor Swift’s Testimony in Groping Trial Could Have Ended With a Mic Drop
Taylor Swift's testimony in the groping trial taking place in Denver, Colo., this week was clear, consistent and resolute.
2017 Grammy Performances [Pictures]
Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood were the first country performers at the 2017 Grammy Awards, but a healthy dose of Nashville's best followed. See some of the best pictures from the 2017 Grammys, taken by the best photo team in the business.
Crew Members Injured in Stage Collapse Following Luke Bryan Concert
A stage collapse following Luke Bryan's Thursday night show in Columbus, Ohio injured four members of his crew, and is responsible for Friday's (Jan. 17) postponed show in Lexington, Ky.