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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Remember When Shania Twain Rocked the Super Bowl Halftime Show? [Watch]
Shania Twain rocked the Super Bowl halftime way back in 2003.
Priscilla Presley Thanks Fans After Death of Daughter Lisa Marie Presley
Eleven days after daughter Lisa Marie Presley's death, the actor opened up on social media.
Chris Stapleton Picked to Sing National Anthem at Super Bowl LVII
Including Stapleton, country singers have performed four of the last seven Super Bowl National Anthems.
Lisa Marie Presley’s Cause of Death Deferred
More information is needed before a medical examiner can make a ruling.
Carrie Underwood Wouldn’t Take No for an Answer From Axl Rose
It was years in the making.
‘The Voice’ Singer Nolan Neal Died From Accidental Drug Overdose
Neal had been candid about his struggles with substance abuse in the past.
Carrie Underwood’s Oldest Son Goes Hunting With Husband Mike Fisher
The 7-year-old recently joined his dad Mike Fisher on a hunting trip.
Remember When Rapper Coolio Tapped Kenny Rogers for a Duet? [Watch]
Rogers even appeared in the music video.
Gabby Barrett, Cade Foehner Welcome a Baby Girl
Gabby Barrett and her husband Cade Foehner welcomed their first child on Jan. 18 ... Find out her unique name!
When Are the 2021 Billboard Music Awards?
It's a loaded question, but we have an answer.
Tejano Legend Emilio Navaira Dies
The man many called the pioneer of Tejano music died on Monday (May 16). Emilio Navaira was a Grammy-winning singer and internationally acclaimed entertainer. The 53-year-old was a legend, known to many as just “Emilio.”