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
Tim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard’s ‘Undivided’ Was Inspired by National Unrest
The peppy, pop-friendly country bop simply asks us to treat our neighbors with decency and kindness.
Brett Eldredge’s Dog Edgar Has Retired
His days of being a celebrity dog are behind him.
Brittany Aldean Encouraged One Big Change in Husband Jason Aldean’s Career
Fans have embraced the results.
36 Most Anticipated Country Albums of 2021
Country music's biggest stars had time to kill last year. Will it pay off in 2021?
Carly Pearce Sings About What He ‘Didn’t Do’ in New Song [Watch]
In debuting a new song earlier this month the "Next Girl" singer once again looks to have dug deep into her personal narrative.
Ronnie Dunn Sticks Up for Blake Shelton’s New Song ‘Minimum Wage’
He wishes he'd have written it.
How Well Do You Know George Strait?
Including George Strait's rock roots, secret marriage and why he's not in the Grand Ole Opry.
Kelly Clarkson Tells Garth Brooks How ‘The Dance’ Is Her Therapy Right Now
She was really struggling with how to define the feelings that come with the end of a marriage.
Why Carrie Underwood’s Duet With Son Isaiah Has Become Bittersweet
"It's like that moment is already gone," she says.
These Were the Top-Selling Country Songs of 2020
Including songs from Blake Shelton, Maren Morris, Jason Aldean and more.
Gwen Stefani Didn’t Know Blake Shelton Was Proposing When He Got Down on One Knee
She didn't see the engagement coming. In fact, she tried to get out of the trip!
After Charley Pride’s Death, CMA Reaffirms That CMA Awards Adhered to COVID Protocols
The CMA has released a statement.