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
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Season 5 and Season 7 seem particularly cursed.
Who’s Left On ‘American Idol’? Season 22 Top 12 Contestants
Here is who is left after the most recent eliminations on 'American Idol.'
12 Things ‘The Voice’ Wishes We Didn’t Know
A list like this often saves the most fascinating facts for last but we're pretty sure No. 1 will stun you.
Kevin Costner on ‘Yellowstone’ Return: ‘I’d Love to Do It’
Kevin Costner just bounced the ball into 'Yellowstone' and Taylor Sheridan's court.
Here Are the New Lyrics to Beyonce, ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’
"Texas Hold 'Em" now features a "Pony Up Remix" that finds the singer leaning into Southern imagery starting in the second verse.
‘1923’ Star Cole Brings Plenty Is Missing
He plays Pete Plenty Clouds on 'Yellowstone' prequel '1923.'
‘American Idol': Was Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Emmy Russell’s ‘Deeply Personal’ Performance Enough?
The singer choked up talking about the pressures that came with being Lynn's granddaughter.
Beyonce’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Album: 16 Easter Eggs Fans Should Listen For
Beyonce's massive new album requires a cheat sheet.
‘Yellowstone’ Star Forrie J. Smith Kicked Off a Plane for Being Drunk
"They throw me off the plane because I'm drunk. Because you people won't stand up and tell everybody what bulls--t this is," he shouts.
Is This Carrie Underwood Cover Hilarious, or Horrendous?
A cover of "Jesus Take the Wheel" is one of four clips the new Taste of Country Mornings team breaks down during this week's reaction video.