Billy Dukes

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.

Jury Sides With Taylor Swift in Groping Case

A Denver, Colo., jury has decided Taylor Swift was assaulted by David Mueller during a 2013 meet and greet.

Keith Urban Sings the National Anthem Before Predators Playoff Game

Keith Urban was next in line for the National Anthem at the Nashville Predators home playoff game. The Australian singer performed the "Star Spangled Banner" on Tuesday night (May 16).

Alabama’s Jeff Cook Reveals He Has Parkinson’s Disease

Jeff Cook, a longtime member of Alabama, has Parkinson’s disease. The fiddle player and vocalist learned of the diagnosis four years ago but just shared with fans on Tuesday.

See Inside Kelly Clarkson’s Jaw-Dropping Tennessee Mansion — It’s for Sale! [Pictures]

The 20,000-square-foot mansion has everything you could ever need!

Pharrell Makes His Grand Ole Opry Debut

Little Big Town helped Pharrell Williams make his Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday night (June 8). The group performed "C’mon," a song from the new LBT album, produced by the famed producer and rapper.

Kid Rock’s Frantic 911 Call Released [Listen]

Kid Rock frantically begs for an ambulance during a Monday morning (April 25) 911 call to police. The singer becomes animated when asked for more detail by the dispatcher. Eventually, a female gets on the phone and explains the circumstances around Michael Sacha’s death.

Carrie Underwood Closes ‘American Idol’ Finale With ‘Something in the Water’

Carrie Underwood took the American Idol stage for the last time, and brought the show's performances to a close on Thursday night (April 7). The Season 4 winner stood on a pedestal to sing "Something In the Water" from her greatest hits album.

Trent Harmon Wins ‘American Idol’

Trent Harmon, the American Idol underdog, won Season 15 of the reality show on Thursday night (April 7).

Kelly Clarkson Brings Keith Urban, ‘Idol’ Judges to Tears With ‘Piece by Piece’

Kelly Clarkson closed Thursday night’s episode of American Idol with an emotional performance of “Piece by Piece” that brought the crowd — and Keith Urban — to tears.

Sting to Play Grammy Awards With Rihanna, Bruno Mars

It will truly be a made-for-television moment when Sting hits the stage alongside pop stars Bruno Mars and Rihanna at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night. It's not clear what the motley trio will perform. The collaboration was revealed among the announcements of other Grammy performers on Monday.