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
Lainey Wilson Just Did the Unthinkable: Shed Her Bellbottoms!
Have we ever seen her look like this?
Is This Carrie Underwood Cover Hilarious, or Horrendous?
A cover of "Jesus Take the Wheel" is one of four clips the new Taste of Country Mornings team breaks down during this week's reaction video.
‘The Voice’ Adds Another Country Music Superstar for Season 25
He's been a coach before!
‘Yellowstone’ Star Forrie J. Smith Kicked Off a Plane for Being Drunk
"They throw me off the plane because I'm drunk. Because you people won't stand up and tell everybody what bulls--t this is," he shouts.
Riley Strain: Here’s What Police Think Happened
A toxicology report will need to be finished before police can be sure.
40 Great Father-Daughter Dance Songs for a Country Fan’s Wedding
A bride's father is the second-most important man at a wedding, and he's deserving of a song that brings significance to his role.
Riley Strain’s Parents Speak After Missing 22-Year-Old’s Body Recovered
Riley Strain's mother, father and stepfather are appreciative and grateful for two weeks of work to find their 22-year-old son in Nashville.
Chris Young Wasn’t Supposed to Talk About It [Interview]
Chris Young just hopes the rest of the year is normal.
Riley Strain’s Body Found, Autopsy Pending
Strain's shirt and watch were two key items on the body that allowed them to be sure it was him.
Megan Moroney’s ’28th of June’ Will Put a Lump in Your Throat [Listen]
The piano ballad finds Moroney heartbroken as she sings atop a piano.