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’ Finalists Are Dying at an Alarming Rate [Full List]
Season 5 and Season 7 seem particularly cursed.
Nastiest Country Music Divorces — No. 4 Is Just Wild!
When artists have money and a microphone, divorces get ugly.
‘American Idol’ Star Mandisa’s Death Being Investigated by Police
Local police announced a significant update on Monday afternoon.
Country Stars Charged With Felonies — No. 2 Is Just Awful!
Including several delinquent youths, at least two singers battling addiction and one jealous rage that ended in murder.
Morgan Wallen’s Next Concert Was Already Going to Be Awkward
Morgan Wallen is set to return to the scene of his last major public controversy.
Which Country Artist Has Sold the Most Albums?
Here are the 20 best-selling artists in country music, starting with No. 1.
Eric Church’s Bar Is Having Fun With Morgan Wallen Chair Incident
The bar — named after singer Eric Church — shared photos of the new message on social media.
2024 ACM Awards Nominations: Biggest Snubs + Surprises, Ranked
Among the surprises: A first-time nominee who also notched an Entertainer of the Year nod! Among the snubs: One of country music's leading ladies.
Could Morgan Wallen Go to Jail?
He's been charged with three felonies and one misdemeanor.
Morgan Wallen Arrested on Felony Charges
The singer was at the newly opened Chief's when he was arrested just before 11PM CT.