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
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.
‘American Idol': Who Is Country Music’s Favorite for Season 20?
Which 'American Idol' finalist has the best shot at a long-lasting career when the show is over?
Jason Aldean Has Strong Feelings About the Eagles + the Country Music Hall of Fame
Should the Eagles be inducted alongside legends like Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks and (most recently) Hank Williams Jr.?
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.
Remember When ‘Thor’ Was Making a Hank Williams Movie?
In 2014, their worlds seemed ready to collide in a fascinating way that involves a crooked doctor, Steve Earle and (much later) Johnny Cash. What happened?
Opinion: What ‘American Idol’ Judges Won’t Tell HunterGirl
Country music's most promising singers could use a little criticism, even if it's just the constructive kind.
Blake Shelton’s Easter Bunny Suit Is Only Half the Story
Blake Shelton surprised family and friends on Easter Sunday. Not everyone was impressed.
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.
Miranda Lambert Confirms What We All Suspected Was True
That purse isn't her only hot pink accessory.
Interview: Cole Swindell Loves Old Country Music + His New Country Girlfriend
Swindell's new girlfriend is one of three women he tributes on 'Stereotype.'