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
Has ‘The Voice’ Changed Blake Shelton?
Physically, it's astonishing how little Shelton has changed.
How Ashlie Amber Overcame Tragedy, Stereotypes to Find Her Country Dream
Don't flinch when you see her mohawk.
Carrie Underwood Leads List of ACM Awards Nomination Snubs
It's been awhile since something like this happened.
Miranda Lambert Says Elle King Duet Was Born Out of Roadside Bars Tour
"Drunk" finds two friends coming together for a kind of wild and rowdy story they may have lived together.
2021 ACM Awards Nominees Revealed: Full List
Who is going to win the ACM for Entertainer of the Year in 2021?
John Schneider’s ‘Truck On’ Salutes Truck Drivers + Their Families [Exclusive Premiere]
Schneider says it's an ode to "highway heroes" that's inspired by the Southern rock songs he grew up on.
Travis Denning’s Keith Urban Cover Speaks to His Talents, Dreams [Watch]
Hard work and the right connections allowed Denning to cut the 10-year-town axiom in half.
Travis Tritt Announces ‘Set in Stone,’ First Album in 14 Years
The album includes a new single called "Smoke in a Bar."
Kane Brown’s Daughter Can’t Stop Laughing When He Falls Down [Watch]
"Nothing is funnier than daddy pretending to fall," Katelyn Brown writes on Instagram.
Carly Pearce Knows a Thing or Two About Silver Linings
When asked if she ever throws her arms up and thinks, "Why can't I have nice things?!" she lets out a laugh.
Chase Bryant Opens Up About Attempting Suicide in 2018
The "Little Bit of You" singer hopes his story can save someone else's life, as well.
Luke Bryan Gives High Praise to ‘American Idol’ Singer Willie Spence After Rihanna Cover […
Luke Bryan would later praise the singer on social media.