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
Blake Shelton Made Friends With an Opossum (Do NOT Try This at Home!)
He should have walked away. Instead, he got closer.
Little Big Town’s Phillip Sweet Tests Positive for COVID-19
The rest of the group said he's recovering.
Thomas Rhett Is Undeniably ‘Country Again’ During His Most Traditional Single in Years [Li…
The title track to his upcoming album represents the tone and theme of many of the 11 songs.
Luke Bryan Tests Positive for COVID-19
He shared the news and his health status on social media on Monday.
Kane Brown Announces Nationwide Blessed & Free Tour Dates
The tour will stop at all 29 NBA arenas.
Alex Miller From ‘American Idol’ Honors the Legends With ‘I’m Over You So Get Over Me’ [Li…
This song finds Miller doubling down on traditional country music, again.
Gabby Barrett Named 2021 ACM New Female Artist of the Year
The five nominees were Ingrid Andress, Tenille Arts, Gabby Barrett, Mickey Guyton and Caylee Hammack.
Luke Combs’ ‘Forever After All’ Is a Study in Contrasts [Listen]
It's easy to take for granted Combs' sincerity as he sings about his true love.
Trisha Yearwood Shared a No-Glam Selfie and Her Fans Are Loving It!
"Yes!" Actor Kimberly Paisley Williams said in the comments. "This is awesome. Thank you for posting!"
Jason Aldean Joins ‘American Idol’ Singer Caleb Kennedy for ‘Fly Over States’ Duet [Watch]
"Fly Over States" is a No. 1 Aldean single from 2012.
Carrie Underwood’s ‘My Savior’ Knocks Morgan Wallen’s Album Out of No. 1 Spot
It's also the No. 4 album on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart.
Jason Aldean Performing Twice on ‘American Idol’ Monday Night
Jewel will also take the stage.