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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Country Stars Charged With Awful Crimes — No. 8 Is Infuriating!
This group of country stars spent over four decades in prison, but one could argue they should've stayed longer.
Toby Keith to Receive Posthumous Honorary Degree From University of Oklahoma
The longtime Sooner fan is being honored next month.
‘American Idol’ Finalists Are Dying at an Alarming Rate [Full List]
Season 5 and Season 7 seem particularly cursed.
‘American Idol’ Star Mandisa’s Death Being Investigated by Police
Local police announced a significant update on Monday afternoon.
‘American Idol’ Star Mandisa Dead at 47
Mandisa became a fan favorite after she fought back at Simon Cowell's tacky remarks about her weight.
Riley Strain’s Mother Slams Fraternity Brothers for Behavior After His Disappearance
Plus a shocking detail about the fraternity brothers' response.
Morgan Wallen’s Next Concert Was Already Going to Be Awkward
Morgan Wallen is set to return to the scene of his last major public controversy.
Colt Ford Update: All Tour Dates Canceled Through August
Friends like Brantley Gilbert also shared positive news on social media.
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.
2024 CMT Music Awards Announce Massive Toby Keith Tribute
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.