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
Cody Johnson’s ‘Til You Can’t’ Named Hottest Song of the Summer in Taste of Country Hot List Awards
It was an emphatic win for Johnson's No. 1 hit.
Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins Reveals ALS Diagnosis
The longtime member of the group also announced the Hop on a Cure Foundation.
Luke Combs Reveals Miranda Lambert Duet on New ‘Growin’ Up’ Album
The news came as he shared the full track list to 'Growin' Up.'
Luke Combs Reveals His Biggest Fear About Fatherhood
Luke Combs first baby with wife Nicole is due this spring.
‘Yellowstone’ Prequel ‘1932’ Will Star Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren
Are we looking at the '1932' version of James and Margaret Dutton?
Carly Pearce Loves the Kenny Chesney Tour, But … — Taste of Country Nights, On Demand
"I was like, 'OK, Kenny Chesney is in better shape than me.'"
‘American Idol’ Winner Laine Hardy Issued Arrest Warrant from LSU Police Department
The singer is asking for privacy, but says he'll cooperate fully.
Jason Aldean Has Strong Feelings About the Eagles + the Country Music Hall of Fame
Should the Eagles be inducted alongside legends like Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks and (most recently) Hank Williams Jr.?
Luke Combs Shares New Album Title, Cover Art
Fans may know as many as eight of the 12 songs Combs plans to include on 'Growin' Up.'
Meet the Other Toby Keith, a Record-Setting Chihuahua
This dog is older than most of Toby Keith's greatest hits.
14 Country Singers You Probably Forgot Did Reality TV
Sure, you know Carrie and Scotty were on American Idol. But can you name the hitmakers who were on Nashville Star?
Blake Shelton’s Easter Bunny Suit Is Only Half the Story
Blake Shelton surprised family and friends on Easter Sunday. Not everyone was impressed.