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.
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Tom Hiddleston Celebrates Hank Williams’ Influence in ‘I Saw the Light’ Clip [Exclusive Premiere]
There's a scene in the Hank Williams biopic in which actor Tom Hiddleston helps recreate a studio moment that finds the Godfather of country music recording a song that would become timeless.
Kid Rock Blends Rap, Rock and Country at Taste of Country Music Festival
Kid Rock's message at the 2016 Taste of Country Music Festival swung wildly on Friday night (June 10). Early on it was "Be cool, keep pimping." Later he was lamenting turning 40 amidst the most country arrangement imaginable.
Kid Rock’s Assistant Had High Blood Alcohol Level, Report Says
Kid Rock’s assistant Michael Sacha was intoxicated when he killed in an ATV accident last month. An autopsy shows the 30-year-old had a blood alcohol level of .21, over twice the legal limit to operate a vehicle in Tennessee.
Kid Rock’s Frantic 911 Call Released [Listen]
Kid Rock frantically begs for an ambulance during a Monday morning (April 25) 911 call to police. The singer becomes animated when asked for more detail by the dispatcher. Eventually, a female gets on the phone and explains the circumstances around Michael Sacha’s death.
Willie Nelson Remembers His ‘Brother’ Merle Haggard
Willie Nelson paid tribute to his good friend and frequent singing partner Merle Haggard on Facebook Wednesday afternoon.
Gregg Allman Tour Bus Crash Leaves Three Hospitalized
A tour bus carrying Gregg Allman’s crew crashed in northwest West Virginia on Wednesday morning. Three were taken to the local hospital and the highway was closed
When AC/DC, the Rolling Stones and Rush Rocked SARSstock
This huge benefit concert found more than 450,000 people crowded into Toronto's Downsview Park.
Steven Tyler, ‘Love Is Your Name’ – Song Review
Steven Tyler isn’t just dipping a toe into country music. With “Love Is Your Name” the Aerosmith frontman dives head-first into the genre.
When Eddie Van Halen Served as Michael Jackson’s Secret Sideman
He said he did the solo on the third radio single from 'Thriller' for free.
41 Years Ago: Berry Oakley of the Allman Brothers Band Dies
Former Allman Brothers Band guitarist Dickey Betts is always quick to celebrate the importance of Berry Oakley's contributions to the legendary southern rock band. Before Oakley died on Nov. 11, 1972, he was responsible for some of the most iconic Allman riffs, including the opening of 'Whipping Post.' He's remembered for the way he died more often than the way he lived, and Betts works to fix tha