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
Garth Brooks on ‘Friends in Low Places’ Writer Dewayne Blackwell: He ‘Changed My Life’
Hours after the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony in Washington D.C., a man whose song was instrumental in getting him there died.
5 Hottest Summer Tours for Summer 2021
Including Eric Church, Jason Aldean and more.
Kelly Clarkson to Take Over the ‘Ellen’ Show’s Time Slot in 2022
This move is a good news for country fans.
Jon Pardi, Old Dominion + More Shape the 10 Hottest Songs of Summer 2021 List
Plus new songs by Dierks Bentley, Kelsea Ballerini and Walker Hayes.
6 Country Stars Who Are Hot Again in 2021
Including Clay Walker, Gary Allan and more.
Arthur Gunn Ghosted the ‘American Idol’ Finale, and No One Knows Why
During a post-show Q&A, the judges attempted to explain it.
Introducing the Secret History of Country Music Podcast
It’s not just history — it’s the secret history of country music’s biggest stars, songs and most notorious outlaws!
Doug Kiker, ‘American Idol’ Singing Garbage Man, Arrested for Harassment
Kiker appeared during Season 18 of American Idol, in 2020.
Top 50 Blake Shelton Songs: His Greatest Hits and Best Deep Cuts, Ranked
Find plenty of deep cuts on this list of Shelton's 50 best songs, including his spiritual songs.
Sadie Robertson’s Baby Girl Meets Her Grandparents, Korie and Willie Robertson [Pictures]
"We can't wait to see what God has planned for you!" Korie Robertson writes.
Dan Smyers’ Hospice Dog Has Died After Battling Cancer
Despite only knowing Missy for a few months, the couple is left heartbroken.
‘American Idol’ Contestant Caleb Kennedy Exits Show After Controversial Video Surfaces
The country singer from South Carolina was a favorite heading into the Top 5 episode on Sunday (May 16).
Carrie Underwood Doubles Las Vegas Residency Dates
Her 12-show residency begins on Dec. 1.
How Thomas Rhett and Wife Lauren Akins Announced Each New Baby
Something changes with each picture. Do you see it?