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
Here Are the 2021 Grammy Awards Nominees
Nominees for the 2021 Grammy Awards include a mix of established country hitmakers and newcomers.
Blake Shelton Is Pumped to Win 2020 AMA for Favorite Country Album
'Fully Loaded: God's Country' took the trophy on Sunday night, topping albums by Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen.
Florida Georgia Line Working on New Country Music Movie Musical
It's described as a "classic movie musical with contemporary sensibilities."
Viral Luke Combs Fan Video Has Fans Calling Their Loved Ones
It's a moment that even moved Luke Combs.
Gwen Stefani Leaving ‘The Voice’
A familiar face will be stepping in for her to start Season 20.
New Country Music Albums Coming in 2021
There was plenty of time to write and record great country music for release in 2021.
Remember When Garth Brooks as Chris Gaines Played ‘Saturday Night Live’?
It's one of his most memorable television appearances ever, for better or worse.
2020 CMA Awards Performances: Full List
More than 20 artists performed. What was your favorite moment?
Relive the Top 5 Moments From the 2020 CMA Awards
What was your No. 1 moment from the 2020 CMA Awards?
Reba McEntire’s CMA Awards Mask Game Is Bling-a-licious!
Reba is taking the CMA Awards' safety protocols seriously, but that doesn't mean she can't look good!
Luke Combs Figures a CMA Entertainer of the Year Win Will Be Very Emotional
He's not afraid to cry.
2020 CMA Awards to Open With Charlie Daniels Tribute by Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley
Daniels died at age 83 in July.