Billy Dukes

Billy Dukes

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.

Eagles Founding Member Randy Meisner Dead at 77
Eagles Founding Member Randy Meisner Dead at 77
The bassist and founding member of the Eagles is best remembered for his high harmonies on early Eagles hits like "Take It Easy" and "The Best of My Love."
Jerry Springer’s Cause of Death Revealed
Jerry Springer’s Cause of Death Revealed
"He never told me he was ill. And now, I think that night I saw him was his way of saying goodbye to me without saying goodbye," Wilkos says.
Jerry Springer Dead at 79
Jerry Springer Dead at 79
“He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on,” a spokesperson says.
Legendary Songwriter Burt Bacharach Dead at 94
Legendary Songwriter Burt Bacharach Dead at 94
His extraordinary career includes some of the most memorable pop songs of all time. "I Say a Little Prayer for You" and "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" are just two examples.
Lisa Marie Presley’s Cause of Death Deferred
Lisa Marie Presley’s Cause of Death Deferred
Coroners don't know how Lisa Marie Presley died. The singer and daughter to Elvis Presley's cause of death was deferred in Los Angeles this week.

Load More Articles