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
Morgan Wallen Opens Up About Co-Parenting His Baby Boy With KT Smith
Wallen's baby boy Indigo was born in July.
Toby Keith Visibly Moved by Tender Acoustic Cover of His Best Love Song [Watch]
Singer Darbi Shaun covered Keith's 1999 hit "You Shouldn't Kiss Me Like This" on TikTok, and the star found it for one of his duets.
Dolly Parton’s Brother, Singer Randy Parton, Has Died
Randy Parton was 67 years old.
Tim McGraw, Tyler Hubbard Bring ‘Undivided’ to President Joe Biden’s Inauguration Event
Tom Hanks hosted a special that also included Justin Timberlake, Jon Bon Jovi and Demi Lovato.
Luke Bryan Took Wife Caroline Duck Hunting and It Didn’t Go Well
The couple got stuck in a pretty major way.
Garth Brooks to Play President-Elect Joe Biden’s Inauguration
Brooks shared the honor with media on Monday (Jan. 18).
Toby Keith, Ricky Skaggs Honored by Donald Trump Amid Impeachment Proceedings
A representative for Keith has declined comment.
Tim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard’s ‘Undivided’ Was Inspired by National Unrest
The peppy, pop-friendly country bop simply asks us to treat our neighbors with decency and kindness.
Brett Eldredge’s Dog Edgar Has Retired
His days of being a celebrity dog are behind him.
Brittany Aldean Encouraged One Big Change in Husband Jason Aldean’s Career
Fans have embraced the results.
Carly Pearce Sings About What He ‘Didn’t Do’ in New Song [Watch]
In debuting a new song earlier this month the "Next Girl" singer once again looks to have dug deep into her personal narrative.
Carrie Underwood Announces ‘My Savior,’ a New Gospel Album
“I’ve been making music that I love and been giving my heart to the Lord,” Underwood says.