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
Dan + Shay to Perform at 2022 Billboard Music Awards
The Sunday performance will come one day after they open for Kenny Chesney at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
Luke Combs Talks About ‘The Streak’
Luke Combs is 12 for 12. Can he make it 13? Should we even be talking about this?
Kane Brown Goes Full Circle With New Single, ‘Like I Love Country Music’ [Listen]
"Like I Love Country Music" is Kane Brown's new single from a forthcoming studio album.
Garth Brooks Tributes Ray Charles During Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony [Watch]
Brooks chose a 1984 hit from Charles for his tribute performance.
‘American Idol’ Winner Laine Hardy Arrested, Facing Felony Charge
The singer turned himself in to answer a felony charge on Friday.
Is Kristen Bell Joining the Cast of ‘Yellowstone’?
It's not so much the photo but what 'Yellowstone' wrote beneath the photo that has fans wondering.
The 50 Best Jason Aldean Songs, Ranked
This list of Jason Aldean's best songs, ranked, recognizes the hard work that came between the hit radio singles.
Luke Combs Shares New Album Title, Cover Art
Fans may know as many as eight of the 12 songs Combs plans to include on 'Growin' Up.'
Meet the Other Toby Keith, a Record-Setting Chihuahua
This dog is older than most of Toby Keith's greatest hits.
28 Chris Stapleton Songs You Never Knew About
Chris Stapleton has been one of country music's most called-upon songwriters for nearly 20 years.
Morgan Wallen Seeks Salvation With New Song, ‘Don’t Think Jesus’ [Listen]
Some will call "Don't Think Jesus" a biography of Morgan Wallen's last three years, but that may be a stretch.
Lauren Alaina Disqualified From Reality Show ‘Beyond the Edge’
She begged to stay.