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.
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.
Taylor Swift on Alleged Grope: ‘It Was a Very Long Grab’
Taylor Swift testified that former radio DJ David Mueller intentionally grabbed her butt beneath her skirt during a meet and greet photo in June 2013. "It was a very long grab," she said in a Denver courtroom.
Frankie Ballard Leaves an Eye-Popping Tip on $22 Meal
Frankie Ballard ordered dinner at a hometown pizza restaurant in Michigan and left the staff with an enormous tip.
Proof Kid Rock’s Senate Run Isn’t Real
Kid Rock left one revealing clue that his new Kid Rock for Senate website isn't a precursor to an actual run for U.S. Senate.
Kid Rock for Senate? He Says It’s Real!
Kid Rock confirmed rumors that the the Kid Rock for Senate website is his, and it's real — but he left the slightest crack in the door to escape conversation about an actual run for U.S. Senate in 2018.
6 Unforgettable ‘American Idol’ Auditions
We remember the winners, but too often we forget the American Idol auditions.
Twitter Destroys Nordstrom’s Fake Mud Jeans
They really need no further explanation. Fake mud jeans are a thing now, and they'll cost you $425 if you can find them.
Listen to Taylor Swift’s 10 Best Country Songs
Never forget: She grew from country roots.
Sundance Head Stuns With Etta James ‘At Last’ on ‘The Voice’ [Watch]
Sundance Head reached back — way back — for his cover song on NBC's The Voice on Monday night (Dec. 12). The soulful country singer covered Etta James' "At Last" in front of a small orchestra and millions watching at home.