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
Walker Hayes Repeats a Winning Formula With ‘AA’ [Listen]
All this talk of addiction, insecurities, real life parenting and the grind of daily life — who is this guy all of a sudden?
Cole Swindell + Lainey Wilson’s Smoldering ‘Never Say Never’ Recalls the Best Bad Decisions [Listen]
If you can put a face on the lyrics, they've done their job.
St. Jude Hero Abby Anderson Loves Racing for a Cause
It's the fifth time she's run the half-marathon in Nashville.
Mickey Guyton’s Son Hospitalized: ‘Please Please Pray’
Taking to Twitter, Guyton asked for prayers on Thursday night (Nov. 18).
Walker Hayes Announces ‘Country Stuff the Album’
Among the songs are collaborations with Jake Owen, Lori McKenna and Carly Pearce.
Ree Drummond’s Husband Did the Sweetest Thing as She Grieved Brother Michael
Her brother Michael died recently, but last week, Drummond had to return to work. Thankfully, she had Ladd.
2022 ACM Awards Announce Date, Venue + Live Stream Logistics
When are the ACM Awards? The date, channel and venue for 2022 have changed.
Danielle Bradbery Mourns Friend Killed at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival
Taking to Instagram, Bradbery revealed that someone who was once part of her friend circle was trampled and killed.
Jason Aldean Lauds Lainey Wilson After Back in the Saddle Tour
The "If I Didn't Love You" hitmaker recently reflected on his months spent on the road with Lainey Wilson and talked about how touring was different in 2021.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Better Man’ Is Reminiscent of Little Big Town’s Hit, But Different [Listen]
Swift's version of the song is a little brighter, but as emotional.
Cody Johnson’s ”Til You Can’t’ Is the Big Country Performance 2021 Needs [Listen]
"'Til You Can't" is the kind of song you spend your hard-earned money to hear live.
Chris Janson Announces 2022 Halfway to Crazy Tour
Ray Fulcher and Shane Profitt will join Janson for 14 shows, including a stop at Nashville's Ryman.