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
The Truth About 14 ‘American Idol’ Singers Who Are Rumored to Have Hooked Up
Did they date, or didn't they?
Luke Combs Reveals Miranda Lambert Duet on New ‘Growin’ Up’ Album
The news came as he shared the full track list to 'Growin' Up.'
‘Yellowstone’ Prequel ‘1932’ Will Star Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren
Are we looking at the '1932' version of James and Margaret Dutton?
Taste of Country Hot List Awards Heat Up as Categories Are Cut to Five Finalists
Now, the competition starts fresh.
Keith Whitley, Jerry Lee Lewis Lead 2022 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees
Keith Whitley and Jerry Lee Lewis and music executive Joe Galante will become the 147-149th esteemed members of the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Luke Combs Reveals His Biggest Fear About Fatherhood
Luke Combs first baby with wife Nicole is due this spring.
How Jelly Roll Represents the Next Generation of Country Star [Interview]
"This isn't just a tap of the toe. I'm fixing to cannonball into country music, baby. I'm coming in bellyflopping. I've got an album almost done. I feel great about it."
‘American Idol’ Winner Chayce Beckham’s Acoustic Performance of ’23’ Is Country Storytelling at Its Best
During a recent visit to the Taste of Country Nights studio, Chayce Beckham played two songs: "23" and a cover you need to see to believe.
Luke Grimes Answers a Question Every ‘Yellowstone’ Fan Had During Season 4
What exactly does Kayce Dutton know?
‘Outer Range’ Actor Will Patton Considers True Knowledge, Good vs. Evil + His Fate on ‘Yellowstone’
Forgive yourself if your feelings toward actor Will Patton are complicated.
Dan + Shay to Perform at 2022 Billboard Music Awards
The Sunday performance will come one day after they open for Kenny Chesney at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
Maggie Baugh Drops Made-for-Summer ‘Seein’ Somebody’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Go ahead. Try to listen without a little smile forming.