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
Dan Smyers’ Hospice Dog Has Died After Battling Cancer
Despite only knowing Missy for a few months, the couple is left heartbroken.
Carrie Underwood Announces a Las Vegas Residency
Her six-show residency begins on Dec. 1.
How Thomas Rhett and Wife Lauren Akins Announced Each New Baby
Something changes with each picture. Do you see it?
Miranda Lambert and Husband Brendan McLoughlin Are Building a New House Together
She bought it for $1.75 million in 2015.
Craig Campbell’s ‘Good Things Come to Those Who Drink’ Introduces a TikTok Challenge [Excl…
Well, she makes it look easy ...
2021 Country Music Festivals Guide
These scheduled festivals promise your outdoor music fix in a fun and safe environment.
Thomas Rhett Totally Understands What Miranda Lambert Just Went Through
"I got emotional just watching her get emotional."
You Probably Didn’t Know Ashley Monroe Could Make Music Like This
A much more confident Ashley Monroe emerges on 'Rosegold,' her new studio album.
Jake Owen’s Daughter Is Spending Her Birthday in the Hospital
Paris is Owen's youngest daughter, born to fiancee Erica Hartlein in 2019.
Luke Bryan’s ‘Waves’ Brings a Familiar Summer Vibe [Listen]
As sure as Memorial Day falling on a Monday, Luke Bryan will drop a new summer hit before the season officially begins.
Blake Shelton’s Hip-Hop Dancing Is … Really Something [Watch]
Behind the scenes footage from a commercial aired last week finds the country singer Tin Man-ing for the better part of a minute.
‘The Voice’ Stars Have Literally Grown Up Before Our Eyes [Pictures]
Blake looks noticeably different, but so do some of country music's most memorable performers.