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
2024 CMT Music Awards Red Carpet: See Country’s Best Dressed! [Pictures]
There were — without a doubt — some bold decisions on the CMT Music Awards red carpet.
Home Free Reveal What’s Next After Band Shakeup [Interview]
With tenor Austin Brown leaving, what's next for Home Free?
Chris Janson Sold All of His Classic Cars + Watches — Wait Until You Hear Why
"It felt like freedom," Janson says.
10 Country Stars Who Died in Plane Crashes
The list of country singers who died in plane crashes includes some of the biggest stars in country music history.
Jelly Roll, Wife Bunnie Xo’s Plane Forced Into Emergency Landing
Jelly Roll, his wife and crew were flying via private jet to Austin for Sunday's (April 7) CMT Music Awards.
Colt Ford Hospitalized After Heart Attack
The pioneering country singer had just played Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row in Gilbert, Ariz.
Luke Bryan Isn’t Afraid to Critique Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter on ‘American Idol’
"At the end of the day, we have to be honest, because America's watching."
‘American Idol': Was Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Emmy Russell’s ‘Deeply Personal’ Performance Enough?
The singer choked up talking about the pressures that came with being Lynn's granddaughter.
Oak Ridge Boys Family Grieving Two Easter Sunday Deaths
"Quite a memorable Easter this year," the group said on social media.
Is This Carrie Underwood Cover Hilarious, or Horrendous?
A cover of "Jesus Take the Wheel" is one of four clips the new Taste of Country Mornings team breaks down during this week's reaction video.
‘The Voice’ Adds Another Country Music Superstar for Season 25
He's been a coach before!
40 Great Father-Daughter Dance Songs for a Country Fan’s Wedding
A bride's father is the second-most important man at a wedding, and he's deserving of a song that brings significance to his role.