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
Cole Swindell’s ‘She Had Me at Heads Carolina’ Is as Fun as the Original [Listen]
Jo Dee Messina released "Heads Carolina, Tails California" in 1996 and you'll hear her voice sampled during the first few bars.
Charlie Daniels’ Grave Vandalized
Daniels — who died two years ago next Wednesday (July 6) — is buried at a cemetery near his former home in Mount Juliet, Tenn.
Kip Moore Announces 2022 Fire on Wheels Tour
Boy Named Banjo will open the 21-date Fire On Wheels Tour.
Scotty McCreery’s Wife Gabi Pregnant With First Child
The couple have been married since 2018.
Tom Hanks Unloads on Aggressive Fan Who Trips Wife Rita Wilson [Watch]
A few fans got too close to Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson in New York City.
‘Yellowstone’ Pauses to Support Flood-Ravaged National Park
The show and at least two cast members have spoken up after Yellowstone National Park was forced to evacuate.
Toby Keith Cancels All 2022 Tour Dates to Take Time Off Amid Cancer Battle
The news comes one day after he revealed his cancer diagnosis.
Luke Bryan and Wife Caroline’s Happy Dance Gets Naughty [Watch]
It's a total "if you know, you know" moment.
Carrie Underwood’s Kids Spotted ‘Breakdancing’ During Her Grand Ole Opry Appearance
As she sings, Jacob and Isaiah shuffle, shift and hop up and down.
Darius Rucker and Friends Event Becomes Ladies Night With Sheryl Crow, Lindsay Ell + More
Sara Evans, Caylee Hammack and Rachel Wammack also helped Rucker raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Dancing Walker Hayes Fan Had No Idea Who Was Right Behind Him [Watch]
"This little stud in front of us understood the assignment," Hayes captions.
Randy Owen’s Mother, Martha Owen, Has Died
As a result of the death in the family, two Alabama shows slated for this weekend are being rescheduled for December.