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.

‘Nashville’ Star Hayden Panettiere Involved in an Ugly Parking Lot Brawl [Watch]

Panettiere can be seen on the ground in the middle of all of it.

Dolly Parton Declines Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nomination

Could a rock album be coming?

Sam Elliott Has Harsh Words for ‘Yellowstone’

Elliott also reveals he's not a fan of one of the all-time great western actors.

‘Duck Dynasty’ Stars Jase and Missy Robertson Welcome a Baby Boy

The Duck Dynasty couple — both over 50 years old — shared the news on social media.

Season 2 of ‘1883’ Isn’t What We Were Expecting

Many believed the success would mean more seasons of the Tim McGraw-led drama.

Paramount+ Orders More ‘1883’ and a Second ‘Yellowstone’ Prequel

A show called 1932 will "follow a new generation of Duttons during the time of western expansion, prohibition and the Great Depression."

Sam Elliott ‘Can’t Stand’ the ‘Yellowstone’ + ‘1883’ Comparisons

This wasn't the only hot take the 77-year-old Elliot had during a sit-down with media.

‘Yellowstone’ Creator Reportedly Bought the Legendary Four Sixes Ranch Used for Filming

Initial listings show the owners sought over $340 million for the 143,000-acre property.

6 ‘Yellowstone’ Loose Ends We Can’t Stop Thinking About

Viewers of the Kevin Costner-led western drama still have plenty of unanswered questions about over 40 hours of TV. We call them loose ends.

‘Dutton Rules’ Podcast: ‘1883’ Star Sam Elliott Reveals His Dark Side

Other highlights from this interview include Elliott talking about his special bond with co-star LaMonica Garrett and what he thinks about creator Taylor Sheridan.