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
How Jelly Roll Represents the Next Generation of Country Star [Interview]
"This isn't just a tap of the toe. I'm fixing to cannonball into country music, baby. I'm coming in bellyflopping. I've got an album almost done. I feel great about it."
‘American Idol’ Winner Chayce Beckham’s Acoustic Performance of ’23’ Is Country Storytelling at Its Best
During a recent visit to the Taste of Country Nights studio, Chayce Beckham played two songs: "23" and a cover you need to see to believe.
Luke Grimes Answers a Question Every ‘Yellowstone’ Fan Had During Season 4
What exactly does Kayce Dutton know?
‘Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond Has Moved Out of the House Husband Ladd Grew Up In
Drummond and her husband Ladd lived in the same house in Pawhuska, Okla. that he grew up in.
Luke Combs Talks About ‘The Streak’
Luke Combs is 12 for 12. Can he make it 13? Should we even be talking about this?
Chayce Beckham Gets Real About ‘Mama’ This Mother’s Day
"Somebody asked me once, 'Do you ever feel like a sad clown?'" Beckham shares during an interview with Taste of Country.
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.
Carly Pearce Loves the Kenny Chesney Tour, But … — Taste of Country Nights, On Demand
"I was like, 'OK, Kenny Chesney is in better shape than me.'"
‘American Idol’ Winner Laine Hardy Issued Arrest Warrant from LSU Police Department
The singer is asking for privacy, but says he'll cooperate fully.
Dolly Parton Pivots on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nomination
Parton was nominated in February and tried to "respectfully bow out" in March, after ballots had been mailed.
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.
Alex Miller Teases Debut Album With New Song, ‘Breaking the Bank’ [Exclusive Premiere]
The one-time American Idol fan-favorite continues to serve up sad songs with a smile.