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
WWE Wrestler Sycho Sid Eudy Dead at 63
Rivalries with Hulk Hogan (1992) and the Undertaker (1997) are perhaps his best-known storylines.
Toby Keith’s Kids Are Still REALLY Struggling [Interview]
Son Stelen and daughters Shelley and Krystal spoke with Taste of Country ahead of the taping of 'Toby Keith: American Icon.'
Chick-Fil-A Considering a Stunning Menu Item
It's a multi-million dollar investment.
14 Country Stars Who’ve Quit Touring + 4 That Tried But Couldn’t Stay Away!
Including Dolly Parton, who slipped away without fanfare.
Miranda Lambert to Receive Country Icon Award at 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards
The 2024 People's Choice Country Awards air on NBC on Sept. 26 at 8PM ET.
Darryl Worley’s Wife Undergoes Surgery After Side-By-Side Crash
"Kimberly’s arm was messed up pretty bad and I’m writing this while she’s still under the knife," he says.
TV Talk Show Legend Phil Donahue Dies
He'd most recently appeared at the White House to receive a high honor from President Biden.
Did ‘1923’ Season 2 Get Canceled?
There is good news, bad news and sad news about Season 2 of 1923.
Alabama on Jeff Cook: ‘We Miss Him Like You Can’t Imagine’
Jeff Cook died in November 2022 after battling Parkinson's disease.
Kenny Chesney Says Real Estate Auction Is a Big Ol’ Scam
"I have been used as clickbait to exploit people who might care about my name, art or other aspect of life – and I have a massive problem with this sort of deception."