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
‘1923’: Meet the Real Spencer Dutton [Dutton Rules]
Brandon Sklenar plays the rugged, tortured and toned second son to James Dutton. If you've never heard of him, you can be forgiven.
‘Yellowstone': Grading Season 5 So Far [Dutton Rules Podcast]
Here is a summary of all three mid-season grades for Season 5 of Yellowstone.
Lisa Marie Presley’s Cause of Death Deferred
More information is needed before a medical examiner can make a ruling.
Who Owns Graceland After Lisa Marie Presley’s Death?
Lisa Marie Presley had a plan for the historic home should something happen.
‘Yellowstone’ Fans Noticed the Coolest ‘1923’ Easter Egg [Dutton Rules]
A small detail could be a very big deal.
Lisa Marie Presley With Elvis: Rarely Seen Pictures of Father + Daughter
Elvis is beaming in every single picture and she's giving it right back.
Kid Rock Filmed Using Homophobic Slur Onstage in Tennessee
The clip finds him angry with fans who are filming his appearance.
‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Shares Wife Beth Chapman’s Final Words Before ‘Unexpected’ Death
Although the Dog the Bounty Hunter star never accepted death, she recognized her family was afraid for her.
Steven Tyler, ‘Love Is Your Name’ – Song Review
Steven Tyler isn’t just dipping a toe into country music. With “Love Is Your Name” the Aerosmith frontman dives head-first into the genre.
41 Years Ago: Berry Oakley of the Allman Brothers Band Dies
Former Allman Brothers Band guitarist Dickey Betts is always quick to celebrate the importance of Berry Oakley's contributions to the legendary southern rock band. Before Oakley died on Nov. 11, 1972, he was responsible for some of the most iconic Allman riffs, including the opening of 'Whipping Post.' He's remembered for the way he died more often than the way he lived, and Betts works to fix tha