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
Adele and Chris Stapleton’s ‘Easy on Me’ Is the Vocal Explosion You’re Expecting [Listen]
It's an understatement to say that the floor is high for a collaboration of this magnitude.
Garth Brooks Shares All of His Secrets During Ryman Auditorium Concert
The night seems likely one he'll repeat very soon.
Mattie Jackson Selecman on Little Funerals, Paper Roses + the ‘W’ Word
Selecman generously shares her story, and in doing so, leaves a trail of bread crumbs for those part of a similar tragedy.
St. Jude Hero Abby Anderson Loves Racing for a Cause
It's the fifth time she's run the half-marathon in Nashville.
Dutton Rules Podcast: Why Jimmy’s Plot Line Is Really Important
Plus, if you were shook by Monica's (Kelsey Asbille) scene at the end of episode three, you'll enjoy this deep dive.
Walker Hayes Announces ‘Country Stuff the Album’
Among the songs are collaborations with Jake Owen, Lori McKenna and Carly Pearce.
Mickey Guyton’s Son Hospitalized: ‘Please Please Pray’
Taking to Twitter, Guyton asked for prayers on Thursday night (Nov. 18).
Kelsea Ballerini Wanted to Be More Vulnerable and Boy, Did She Ever Succeed
"I kept writing, just without the music," Ballerini says. "Very quickly I realized it was something that was a book and something that I wanted to push myself to go deeper and be more vulnerable and more open."
Ree Drummond’s Husband Did the Sweetest Thing as She Grieved Brother Michael
Her brother Michael died recently, but last week, Drummond had to return to work. Thankfully, she had Ladd.
2022 ACM Awards Announce Date, Venue + Live Stream Logistics
When are the ACM Awards? The date, channel and venue for 2022 have changed.
Danielle Bradbery Mourns Friend Killed at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival
Taking to Instagram, Bradbery revealed that someone who was once part of her friend circle was trampled and killed.
Jenna Paulette’s ‘Bless Her Heart’ Music Video Turns the Phrase Just Right [Exclusive Premiere]
The singer literally uses her red lipstick to write "Bless Her Heart" on the guy's truck — really, she did the girl a favor.