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
Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins Reveals ALS Diagnosis
The longtime member of the group also announced the Hop on a Cure Foundation.
Lainey Wilson on Her Semi-Autobiographical ‘Heart Like a Truck’
"There were definitely times in my life where I was okay with getting broken up with, where I was okay with my heart hurting, because I was getting the kind of songs that I needed.'"
The Truth About 14 ‘American Idol’ Singers Who Are Rumored to Have Hooked Up
Did they date, or didn't they?
Luke Combs Reveals Miranda Lambert Duet on New ‘Growin’ Up’ Album
The news came as he shared the full track list to 'Growin' Up.'
Keith Whitley, Jerry Lee Lewis Lead 2022 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees
Keith Whitley and Jerry Lee Lewis and music executive Joe Galante will become the 147-149th esteemed members of the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Luke Combs Reveals His Biggest Fear About Fatherhood
Luke Combs first baby with wife Nicole is due this spring.
Luke Grimes Answers a Question Every ‘Yellowstone’ Fan Had During Season 4
What exactly does Kayce Dutton know?
Garth Brooks Tributes Ray Charles During Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony [Watch]
Brooks chose a 1984 hit from Charles for his tribute performance.
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.'"
Top 40 Country Songs for May 2022
The emergence of powerful stars including Luke Combs and Cody Johnson may forever redefine this list.
Wynonna Judd Will Attend Sunday’s Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony After Naomi Judd’s Death
The show will go on, per the Judd family's wishes.
Top 10 Judds Songs — The Best of Naomi and Wynonna Judd
The Judds only released five albums, but they have a rich catalog of hit songs.
‘American Idol’ Winner Laine Hardy Arrested, Facing Felony Charge
The singer turned himself in to answer a felony charge on Friday.
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.