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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‘CMA Country Christmas’ 2022: Performers, Host and How to Watch
Here is everything you need to know about CMA Country Christmas 2022, including date, host, performers and songs.
Jerry Lee Lewis Dead at 87
His death comes days after his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Jerry Lee Lewis’ Doctors Stopped Him From Attending Country Music Hall of Fame Ceremony
The rock and country music legend instead wrote a note and asked Hank Williams Jr. to deliver for him.
‘Yellowstone’ Teaser Video Reveals Key Detail of Season 5 Premiere [Watch]
The new teaser video for Yellowstone Season 5 gives fans a few clues about the conflicts to come.
Oak Ridge Boys’ Joe Bonsall: ‘I Could Have Easily Died Last Weekend’
"I am on the better side now," he writes. "God is able! Love you all."
Luke Combs Charts New Territory With ‘The Kind of Love We Make’ [Listen]
"The Kind of Love We Make" relies on the kind of melody you change the dial hoping to hear.
‘Yellowstone’ Pauses to Support Flood-Ravaged National Park
The show and at least two cast members have spoken up after Yellowstone National Park was forced to evacuate.
Toby Keith Cancels All 2022 Tour Dates to Take Time Off Amid Cancer Battle
The news comes one day after he revealed his cancer diagnosis.
‘Yellowstone’ Cowboy Buster Welch Dies — Texas Cowboy Hall of Famer Was 94
"There are three Gods in Texas: the Almighty himself, Buster Welch and George Strait."
Don McLean Cancels NRA Convention Performance, While Lee Greenwood + More Press On
"It would be disrespectful and hurtful for me to perform for the NRA at their convention in Houston this week," McLean says.