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
Why Toby Keith Is Right for the Country Music Hall of Fame
It wasn't about what he did as much as it was how he did it.
New Riley Strain Video Shows Him Engaging With Police
New video was taken after footage shared by police and local businesses.
Read the Speech Toby Keith’s Son Stelen Gave at the Country Music Hall of Fame Ceremony
It was short and sweet.
62 Artists Who Are Not in the Country Music Hall of Fame
Three new artists enter the Hall of Fame each year. Who's most deserving?
Toby Keith’s Death Just Became More Tragic
He died one day too soon.
Toby Keith’s 25 Best Songs Prove He’s Hall of Fame Worthy
Toby Keith's icon status is assured with these 20 songs and more.
Is This Viral Garth Brooks Video Real?
A 62-year-old man should not be able to do this.
Statement From Luke Bryan’s 32 Bridge Bar Answers Key Questions About Riley Strain
While the message from the venue and TC Restaurant Group answers key questions, it opens up even more.
See the Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo Pictures That Reportedly Got a Girl Suspended
The teenage girl's mother took to social media to explain the full story.
Alan Jackson, Beyoncé and the CMA Protest That Never Happened
It's a legendary story, but is it true?
Trisha Yearwood + Friends Celebrate 25 Years at the Grand Ole Opry [Pictures]
It was a girls night out at the Grand Ole Opry this week.
New Riley Strain Video Shows Fall — Was He Injured Before He Disappeared? [Watch]
When put together, the two videos tell a different story together than the first video did alone.