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
Luke Bryan Makes ‘Waves’ on ‘Good Morning America’ [Watch]
"Waves" is the follow-up to his No. 1 single "Down to One."
Tracy Lawrence Announces 30th Anniversary ‘Hindsight 2020′ Livestream Concert
Tracy Lawrence is looking to celebrate 30 years of making country music.
Yes, Luke Bryan Worries About His Mom on Instagram
Talking to Jimmy Kimmel, Bryan spent quite a bit of time explaining his mother's social media posts.
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.
Remember When Clint Black Tried Stand-Up Comedy?
It was something he felt naturally suited to.
Eric Church on Running a Live Tour: ‘I Have Become an Amateur Epidemiologist’
Is he nervous about it? Heck yeah he is.
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 and Country Girl Hannah Everhart Duet ‘She’s Country’ on ‘American Idol’ [Wat…
Aldean urged her to loosen up.
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.