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
How the 2024 CMT Music Awards Compared to Other Recent Awards Shows
Are the CMT Awards country music's most, or least-watched awards show?
Could Morgan Wallen Go to Jail?
He's been charged with three felonies and one misdemeanor.
Eric Church’s Bar Is Having Fun With Morgan Wallen Chair Incident
The bar — named after singer Eric Church — shared photos of the new message on social media.
Morgan Wallen Mug Shot Released
Wallen was arrested at Eric Church's bar Chief's on Broadway in Nashville.
Morgan Wallen Arrested on Felony Charges
The singer was at the newly opened Chief's when he was arrested just before 11PM CT.
Chris Janson Sold All of His Classic Cars + Watches — Wait Until You Hear Why
"It felt like freedom," Janson says.
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The news comes just over two weeks after Keith was announced for the Country Music Hall of Fame, Class of 2024.
Here Are the New Lyrics to Beyonce, ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’
"Texas Hold 'Em" now features a "Pony Up Remix" that finds the singer leaning into Southern imagery starting in the second verse.
Stagecoach 2024: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
There's good news and bad news for you inside this Everything You Need to Know About Stagecoach 2024 guide.
‘1923’ Star Cole Brings Plenty Missing, Wanted for Domestic Violence Investigation
He plays Pete Plenty Clouds on 'Yellowstone' prequel '1923.'
Luke Bryan Isn’t Afraid to Critique Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter on ‘American Idol’
"At the end of the day, we have to be honest, because America's watching."
See the Most-Played Country Song From the Year You Were Born
What song was the most played country song during the year you were born?
Morgan Wallen’s Ex Katie Smith Engaged, Possibly Married?
Is Morgan Wallen's ex-girlfriend married, or just engaged?
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'Hymnal of a Troubled Man's Mind' is coming with little warning.
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"Above all, Riley cherished time spent with family, creating lasting memories."
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Have we ever seen her look like this?