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.

5 New Country Music Tours Announced This Week (Nov. 25-Dec. 1, 2023)

Jason Aldean and Kenny Chesney are the two most famous artists dropping new live shows for next year, but there are several interesting newcomers joining them.

‘American Idol’ Winner Iam Tongi Tributes His Late Father With Cover of Garth Brooks’ ‘The Dance’

The 19-year-old says that Garth Brooks' "The Dance" is one of the first songs he learned to play, and it was his father who urged him.

Top 40 Country Songs for December 2023 [Power Rankings]

Country stars who shined at the 2023 CMA Awards are at the top of this month's Top 40 Power Rankings.

Toby Keith Opens Up About Cancer Battle: ‘I Ain’t Afraid Anymore’ [Interview]

While he's still receiving treatment, he says it won't define him any longer.

Mary Lou Retton Update: Former Gymnast Says She’s Improving, Slowly

"The love and support of my four amazing daughters have been a source of strength and inspiration throughout my journey."

Jason Aldean’s ‘Let Your Boys Be Country’ Lyrics Fit Right Now

"For me, I feel like it was a fitting song right now," he tells Taste of Country.

Jelly Roll Just Shoved the Most Hated Man in WWE [Watch]

The "Save Me" singer did Randy Orton a solid during his match against Domnik Mysterio.

What ‘Yellowstone’ Fans Watching CBS Missed Last Weekend [Dutton Rules]

In fairness, very little has been cut from Season 1 and Season 2 on CBS, but that only makes this edit more perplexing.

Dolly Parton’s ‘Rockstar’ Album Did the Unthinkable Last Week

Sales of her 'Rockstar' album were No. 1 all-genre and among the best in country music in 2023.

Dolly Parton’s Sister Sounds Off After Thanksgiving Halftime Show

Stella Parton came hard in response to sister Dolly's halftime show.

Jason Aldean Reveals New 2024 Highway Desperado Tour Dates

The new tour dates are in addition to several festival shows, including seven festivals with Kid Rock that were announced earlier this month.

Uncle Kracker’s Kids Join Him for Adorable Version of ‘Frosty the Snowman’ [Listen]

Listen to this reimagined classic first during this Taste of Country exclusive.