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
6 Country Stars Who Are Hot Again in 2021
Including Clay Walker, Gary Allan and more.
Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings Songwriter Patsy Bruce Dead at 81
Patsy Bruce co-wrote "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys," among other hits.
Doug Kiker, ‘American Idol’ Singing Garbage Man, Arrested for Harassment
Kiker appeared during Season 18 of American Idol, in 2020.
Top 50 Blake Shelton Songs: His Greatest Hits and Best Deep Cuts, Ranked
Find plenty of deep cuts on this list of Shelton's 50 best songs, including his spiritual songs.
When Randy Travis Finds Your TikTok Cover … Alexandra Kay Reveals the Real-World Benefits
"I just sat in silence for like 10 minutes, like ‘Is this for real?’”
Dan Smyers’ Hospice Dog Has Died After Battling Cancer
Despite only knowing Missy for a few months, the couple is left heartbroken.
‘American Idol’ Contestant Caleb Kennedy Exits Show After Controversial Video Surfaces
The country singer from South Carolina was a favorite heading into the Top 5 episode on Sunday (May 16).
Luke Combs Turns His Wedding Day Into New ‘Forever After All’ Music Video
The singer has never been so vulnerable.
Thomas Rhett Totally Understands What Miranda Lambert Just Went Through
"I got emotional just watching her get emotional."
Jake Owen’s Daughter Is Spending Her Birthday in the Hospital
Paris is Owen's youngest daughter, born to fiancee Erica Hartlein in 2019.
Morgan Wallen Excluded From 2021 Billboard Music Awards Broadcast
This means he won't be on hand to perform, present or accept an award.
Jana Kramer Accuses Husband Mike Caussin of Adultery in Divorce Filings
He's accused of adultery with multiple women.