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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Colt Ford’s Breathless Promise to Fans: ‘I Am Coming Back’ [Watch]
From his hospital bed, Colt Ford shared good news and bad news.
‘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.
Taylor Swift Once Gave Us Life Advice + WOW It Still Hits! [Interview]
As fans dive into Taylor Swift's new album, we uncovered a lost interview.
‘American Idol’ Star Mandisa Dead at 47
Mandisa became a fan favorite after she fought back at Simon Cowell's tacky remarks about her weight.
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.
Riley Strain’s Mother Slams Fraternity Brothers for Behavior After His Disappearance
Plus a shocking detail about the fraternity brothers' response.
Blake Shelton Wearing Glasses Is a Look We’ve Never Seen Before
See Blake Shelton in his sexy specs!
Colt Ford Update: All Tour Dates Canceled Through August
Friends like Brantley Gilbert also shared positive news on social media.