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’ Podcast: How Kayce’s Decision Led to Tragedy #DuttonRules
Forgive yourself if you missed this the first or second time you watched 'Yellowstone.' We did too!
‘Yellowstone’ Ratings: Season 1 Premiere on CBS Nabs 6.6 Million
The show led all non-sports, non-news programming for Sunday night.
2023 ACM Honors Red Carpet Pictures: See the Best Dressed!
Pictures from the ACM Honors red carpet show a wide variety of fashion risks and rewards.
Club Owner: Oliver Anthony’s Team Agreed to Ticket Price
(Anthony's representative) "verbally agreed to both the concert ticket and the concert/meet-and-greet combo ticket prices."
Maddie & Tae’s Taylor Kerr Updates Fans on Maddie’s Postpartum [Exclusive]
Font's baby makes two babies in the "Heart They Didn't Break" singers' musical family.
Toby Keith Will Return to Television at People’s Choice Country Awards
Toby Keith is set to return to television for the first time since revealing his cancer battle.
10 New Country Music Tours Announced This Week (Sept. 9-15, 2023)
Including runs for Dan + Shay, George Strait, Riley Green and more.
Yellowstone Ep. 1 Preview: An Epic Rip Wheeler Introduction [Pictures]
On Sunday (Sept. 17), new fans of the Taylor Sheridan drama will live that scene for the first time when Season 1 of 'Yellowstone' premieres on CBS.
Listen to Jordan Davis’ Keith Whitley-Inspired ‘Tucson Too Late’
The song from Bluebird Days doesn't quite name-check one of his influences, but the singer certainly leans into the memory.
Best ’90s Country Songs: 50 Must-Haves for Your Old School Playlist
The simplicity, the melodies, the head-jerking turn toward pop music, the mullets ... it's all here.
Dan + Shay’s ‘Come to Jesus’ Meeting Changed Their Sound, Too [Interview]
"I think that was the most pivotal moment of our career," Smyers tells Taste of Country.
Brothers Osborne Tried Couples Therapy to Work Out Relationship Troubles
They admit they've had their ups and downs.