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
‘American Idol’ Officially Adds Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie
Luke Bryan is officially in as a judge for American Idol and Lionel Richie will be joining him and Katy Perry behind the table when the show reboots on ABC in January.
New Country Music Releases for February 2016
Charles Kelley's debut solo album begins a busy month of new country music releases slated for February 2016.
Don McLean Breaks Silence After Domestic Violence Arrest
Don McLean took to Twitter to partially explain his domestic violence arrest from earlier this week. The “American Pie” writer and singer reveals that his marriage is breaking down, but wants fans to know, “I am not a villain.”