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
Ryan Hurd Defends Maren Morris: ‘She Deserves to Be Celebrated’
"She deserves a little sunshine for the burden she has carried for every artist and fan that feels the same way."
Toby Keith to Drop ‘100% Songwriter,’ a Collection of Self-Written Hits
"Should've Been a Cowboy," "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue" and "Who's Your Daddy?" are three songs found on the album.
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.
‘Yellowstone’ Ratings: Season 1 Premiere on CBS Nabs 6.6 Million
The show led all non-sports, non-news programming for Sunday night.
10 Artists Everyone Totally Underestimated
Go ahead and call each of these 10 artists underdogs if you want.
Hank Williams Jr. Marries Fiancee Brandi
Who did Hank Williams Jr. marry?
2023 CMA Awards Nominees Revealed — Full List
Lainey Wilson is the most-nominated artist this year, with nine nominations.
Keith Urban Shares a Great Jimmy Buffett Story
Keith Urban stopped his show in Atlantic City to remember his friend Jimmy Buffett.
Oliver Anthony’s ‘Rich Men …’ Is Officially the No. 1 Song in America, All Genres
Anthony becomes the first artist to debut at No. 1 after having not appeared on the chart ever before in any capacity.
Oliver Anthony’s ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ Hits Hearts Because of One Single Word-Choice [Review]
"Rich Men North of Richmond' twists and turns, but stands on a great decision made mid-way through the chorus.
Kellie Pickler Breaks Silence After Husband Kyle Jacobs’ Death
The songwriter died by suicide on Feb. 17. Pickler explains her silence during a short note to fans and supporters.
Luke Combs Shares Candid Wedding Pic to Celebrate Third Anniversary With Wife, Nicole
The couple shared two very sweet pictures commemorating their anniversary.