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
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.
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.
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.
Miranda Lambert Confirms What We All Suspected Was True
That purse isn't her only hot pink accessory.
Duane ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Chapman Didn’t Go Missing, After All
His return came in the most unexpected of places.
Subtle Shifts at the 2022 CMT Awards Signal the Future of Awards Shows
The lasting impact of the 2022 CMT Music Awards may be what was missing.
2022 CMT Music Awards Performances: Full List + Pictures
The 2022 CMT Music Awards was anything but a typical country music awards show.
See a List of the 2022 CMT Music Awards Winners
And the winners are ...