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
‘Yellowstone’ Trailer Breakdown: 5 Things Fans Noticed and What Those Things Mean
A new trailer for 'Yellowstone' reveals a LOT about what's coming.
Remember When Rapper Coolio Tapped Kenny Rogers for a Duet? [Watch]
Rogers even appeared in the music video.
11 Times Country Stars Called Each Other Out
Blake and Garth have been on the receiving end on two occasions.
Jimmy Buffett Hospitalized, Postpones Remaining 2022 Tour Dates
Doctors told Jimmy Buffett he needs to take the rest of the year off.
‘Monarch’ Ep. 3 Continues to Rewrite Country Music History [Spoilers Alert]
Songs by Faith Hill, Miranda Lambert, Lizzo and more are performed during Ep. 3 of 'Monarch.'
Craig Morgan Can Finally Talk About It [Interview]
Morgan's discretion likely extends past any guidance his former superior officers may have provided, but that's not to say his confessions won't rattle a few cages.
Dylan Scott Lets His Traditional Roots Show With ‘Can’t Have Mine’ [Listen]
Dylan Scott's new song is built around this lyric: "Find you a girl that leaves you speechless / Gets wild on the town but still loves Jesus."
Parker McCollum Was Living ‘Handle on You’ When He Wrote It [Listen]
At the time, he found himself writing the same kinds of things again and again. This rut extended to his personal life.
How Indie Rocker Beth Ditto Became Gigi Roman on ‘Monarch’
'Monarch' star Beth Ditto talks about growing close with Trace Adkins and good advice from Susan Sarandon.
Wynonna Judd on Mother Naomi: ‘I Feel Her Nudging Me’
Wynonna Judd's first TV interview will feature her speaking about her final moments with mother Naomi, and the days and weeks that have followed.
Reba McEntire Debut as ‘Sunny Barnes’ on ‘Big Sky’ Is Even Better Than Expected
Calling McEntire's Sunny Barnes a villain or antagonist just isn't true, at least not yet.
Willie Shaw Brings Old-School Soul to ‘Moonlight Memories’ [Exclusive Premiere]
It's what he says and how he says it.