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
These Are the Faces and Stories of the Las Vegas Shooting Victims
58 people were killed when a lone gunman opened fire at the Las Vegas Route 91 Harvest Festival on Oct. 1, 2017.
Las Vegas Shooter’s Brother Describes Him as a Very Ordinary Man
The brother of the man responsible for the deaths of more than 50 people at the Las Vegas Route 91 Harvest Festival says he's dumbfounded by the news.
Photos From Route 91 Festival Shooting Capture Humanity Amidst the Chaos
Photos from the Las Vegas Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting show chaos but also great humanity as people worked to make sure everyone had a chance to find safety.
Kid Rock’s ‘Po-Dunk’ Music Video Is a Slice of Redneck Heaven
Kid Rock stayed true on a promise to drop new music at midnight Friday (July 14). The rap-rock, country singer released videos for "Po-Dunk" and "Greatest Show on Earth."
Remember When Willie Nelson Settled His Tax Bill?
It was one of the most high-profile tax cases in music history.
What Would Elvis Presley Look Like if He Were Still Alive?
Elvis Presley died nearly 40 years ago, and every day since, fans have been wondering what could have been. How much more great music would he have made? How many more movies would he have starred in? And what would Elvis look like today if he didn't die on Aug. 16, 1977?
Charley Pride to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
A year filled with recognition and awards will spill into 2017 for Charley Pride. The country legend is set to receive the Grammy's Lifetime Achievement Award in February.
Michael Sweet’s ‘Radio’ Takes Aim at Rockers Who Go Country [Exclusive Premiere]
Michael Sweet, frontman for the rock band Stryper, takes aim at rock 'n' roll frontmen who search for success as country singers in a new video for "Radio."
Steven Tyler Brings History of Rock to Ryman Auditorium
Steven Tyler doesn't try to hide it: he's a rocker in a country music world.
5 Unforgettable Steven Tyler Moments
This list of 5 Unforgettable Steven Tyler Moments proves his new album and country tour is more than a passing fancy.