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
They Say St. Jude Is a Happy Place, But See for Yourself
Explore the clinics, medicine rooms and social areas while you hear from former patients who are still spreading the We Won't Stop message.
Dan + Shay, Reba and More Lead the St. Jude ‘We Won’t Stop’ Campaign
Tim McGraw and Kelsea Ballerini also know that St. Jude won't stop.
Morgan Wallen Breaks His Silence, Asks Fans to Stop Defending Him
He took to social media to offer a lengthy statement that includes an apology and explanation.
Softball Team’s Brooks & Dunn Cover Goes Viral, and You Need to See It, Too [Watch]
One artist has already requested that they cover his song next.
Mickey Guyton Welcomes a Baby Boy
"The hardest and most beautiful thing I have ever done," she writes.
Jimmie Allen Encourages Forgiveness Days After Morgan Wallen Video Surfaces
"Forgiveness is more powerful than abandonment," Allen begins.
Eric Church Is Planning a North American Tour
Church gave fans hope in a new video message.
Eric Church on the COVID-19 Vaccine: ‘I’d Take It in the Eyeball’
Needless to say, Church is ready for his turn.
Morgan Wallen Faces Widespread Industry Backlash After Racist Slur
Within 12 hours, his songs were pulled from radio and streaming services.
Morgan Wallen Suspended Indefinitely by Record Label, Big Loud Records
The announcement means that he's effectively dropped.
T.J. Osborne of Brothers Osborne Comes Out as Gay
His family and close friends have known for years.
Darius Rucker Explains Why He Bought IHOP Breakfast for Everyone
Darius says he couldn't believe it made national news.