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
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.
Lisa Marie Presley on Life Support After Suffering ‘Full’ Cardiac Arrest
Her condition is not known.
‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ Actor Clarence Gilyard Dead at 66
The 66-year-old may best be remembered for starring in nearly 200 episodes of the Chuck Norris adventure series as the title character's partner and best friend.
‘The Voice’ Singer Nolan Neal Died From Accidental Drug Overdose
Neal had been candid about his struggles with substance abuse in the past.
Willie Nelson Reveals Life-Threatening COVID Battle
He says "I had a pretty rough time with it" but his wife Annie makes it clear it was very serious.
‘Elvis’ Actor Shonka Dukureh Found Dead in Nashville
Shonka Dukureh, the actress who portrayed Big Mama Thornton in the recently-released "Elvis" movie, was found dead in her Nashville apartment on Thursday.
‘Yellowstone’ Cowboy Buster Welch Dies — Texas Cowboy Hall of Famer Was 94
Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame horse trainer Buster Welch died on Sunday (June 12) at age 94.
Alan Jackson Shares Story Behind 9/11 Anthem, ‘Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)’
It came to him in the middle of the night.
13 Songs That Make Us Proud to Be American
Including songs by Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Hank Williams Jr., Waylon Jennings and more.
Morgan Wallen Excluded From 2021 Billboard Music Awards Broadcast
Morgan Wallen is a 2021 Billboard Music Awards finalist, but you won't see him during the NBC broadcast next month.