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
Loretta Lynn’s Last Words for Her Fans Are a Gift to Remember
Loretta Lynn's legacy is one of country music, family and faith.
Wynonna Judd: Loretta Lynn Was ‘Like an Aunt to Me’
Judd’s story with Lynn begins when she was 15 years old and living in a Las Vegas hotel.
George Strait Remembers Loretta Lynn With a Personal Photo and a Show of Gratitude
"What an amazing woman and so unbelievably talented."
Loretta Lynn Dies: George Strait, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire + More Share Memories, Tributes
Some offered photos and memories while others just shared their feelings upon hearing about Loretta Lynn's death.
Naomi Judd Police Investigation Won’t Be Publicly Released (For Now)
The Judd family has filed a petition to keep the full police investigation private.
Security Guard’s Cover of ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ Leaves Crowd Hollering for More [Watch]
Kevin looked a little nervous, but he sure didn't sound nervous.
How Wynonna Brought Mother Naomi Judd to the Stage During First Tour Stop
A performance of "Love Can Build a Bridge" was — as expected — among the more emotional moments of the 25-song concert.
How Maren Morris Sold Adam Doleac on a Critical Song From ‘Barstool Whiskey Wonderland’
The Mississippi native's special fusion of pop and blues powers his dynamic new album.
Top 40 Country Songs for October 2022
Scroll down to find your favorite song and then click any link to listen to one of this month's Top 40 songs.
‘Yellowstone’ Prequel ‘1923’ Adds ‘Terminator’ Franchise Star
Yellowstone and 1883 fans also now know who will play Spencer Dutton, the youngest of two sons fathered by Tim McGraw's James Dutton in 1883.
Little Big Town Make a Strong Case for Prioritizing Albums
To talk about Little Big Town's accomplishments now would be to ignore how the songs on 'Mr. Sun' tilt their trajectory upward.
Carrie Underwood Firing a Handgun Is a Special Thing [Watch]
The singer can been seen firing five rounds on husband Mike Fisher's Instagram page.