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.
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2024 CMT Music Awards: 5 Things You Missed
Jelly Roll's kiss, Kelsea Ballerini's announcement and Sam Hunt's confession are all part of this list of things you missed from the 2024 CMTs.
Morgan Wallen Mug Shot Released
Wallen was arrested at Eric Church's bar Chief's on Broadway in Nashville.
Morgan Wallen Arrested on Felony Charges
The singer was at the newly opened Chief's when he was arrested just before 11PM CT.
Morgan Wallen Delivers Devastating Tour News
"This is just the choice I had to make," he says closing a two-minute-long video. "I hate it but I love you guys."
‘Duck Dynasty’ Stars Jase + Missy Robertson’s Baby Boy Finds a New Home
Earlier this week, they celebrated his first birthday during a party that included "the next family on this path."
Report: Zac Brown Engaged to Model and ‘Biker Chick’ Kelly Yazdi
This will be the second marriage for Brown. In 2018 he and wife Shelly divorced. Together they have five children.
Ryan Reynolds Comments on Shania Twain’s Name-Check at 2022 PCAs
Twain turned to social media with a "Sorry not sorry" tweet aimed at Reynolds.
Sorry, Brad Pitt! Shania Twain Names a New Hunk During 2022 People’s Choice Awards Medley [Watch]
During her performance, Twain replaced Brad Pitt as the celebrity who doesn't impress her.
Top 40 Country Songs for December 2022
Heartbreakers by Bailey Zimmerman and Lainey Wilson lead the way.
Morgan Wallen Announces 2023 One Night at a Time World Tour
The One Night at a Time World Tour includes nearly 40 dates in four countries.
Chuck Norris Tributes ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ Co-Star Clarence Gilyard
Chuck Norris' tribute is warm and personal, and comes with a photo of the two from their time on CBS.
‘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.