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
Remember When Garth Brooks as Chris Gaines Played ‘Saturday Night Live’?
It's one of his most memorable television appearances ever, for better or worse.
Eddie Montgomery Is Pretty Sure Late Montgomery Gentry Partner Troy Gentry Is Pranking Him
"As I was writing the songs, I think he was helping me," the 58-year-old says. "I think he's always helping me."
Luke Combs’ ‘Doin’ This’ Video Introduces Newcomer Adam Church
So, who is Adam Church?
Carrie Underwood’s ‘Stretchy Pants’ Is the Christmas Song You’ll Live In 2021
"Stretchy Pants" is a fun song for a good cause.
Blake Shelton’s Ole Red Is Getting a Spot on the Las Vegas Strip
The Las Vegas location will be the sixth Ole Red.
Luke Combs’ Wife Had the Best Reaction to His CMA Awards Win [Watch]
Often the best moments from the CMA Awards (or any live broadcast, really) happen just left of the action.
Walker Hayes’ Kids Didn’t Forget a Promise He Made During the Worst of Times
"It's funny what kids remember," he says, awestruck, talking to Taste of Country.
2021 CMA Awards: See the Best Dressed From the Red Carpet [Pictures]
Whose look did you like best?
Luke Bryan on Roadside Rescue of a Mom in Need: ‘I Just Did What You Oughta Do’
"I just did what you oughta do," he shares, talking to Taste.of Country Nights ahead of the 2021 CMA Awards.
‘Yellowstone’ Season 4 Premiere Draws Record-Breaking Audience
Sunday night's two-episode debut was also the most watched cable telecast in over three years.
Dierks Bentley Says a New Album Is Coming in 2022
Don't expect more of the same.
Walker Hayes Announces the Fancy Like Tour
In total, the Fancy Like Tour includes 19 concerts with multiple stops in Texas, Tennessee and Alabama, Hayes' home state.