Billy Dukes

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.

Remember Which ‘Landman’ Star Fought Beyoncé?

Believe it or not, they were fighting over a man.

Kip Moore Is Right Where He Belongs [Future of Country Music]

Kip Moore's new 'Solitary Tracks' album represents a positive shift in his career.

Keith Urban Drops Two Popular Band Members

Some fans are pretty upset with the changes.

Uncle Kracker Has an Amazing Kenny Chesney Confession [Interview]

"It's always seems like people just think like, Kid Rock spit me out of his womb and I ended up in Kenny Chesney's lap."

Everyone Had the Same Reaction to Garth Brooks Singing ‘Imagine’ at Jimmy Carter’s Funeral

Nobody was mad about the actual performance. Many were bothered by something else.

Raul Malo Cancels Mavericks Concert Amid Cancer Battle, Surgery

"It's hard to hold a guitar up to my body. I don't even know if I could sing."

‘Landman': I Totally Missed This HUGE Season Finale Spoiler

If you don't speak Spanish, you were likely out in the cold on this one.

Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Was on ‘Landman’ + Everyone Had the Same Exact Reaction

Jerry Jones delivered a powerful monologue during a critical scene from Ep. 9 of 'Landman.'

Who Is Ali Larter? ‘Landman’ Star’s Fans Still Talk About the Whipped Cream Scene From ‘Varsity Blues’

If you watched 'Varsity Blues,' you remember Ali Larter's character.

Top 40 Country Songs for January 2025 [Power Rankings]

Contemporary and traditional country artists are represented without prejudice across this Top 40 country songs list.

Who Is Michelle Randolph? ‘Landman,’ ’1923’ Star Nothing Like Either Character

She says her two most famous characters are nothing alike, but we beg to differ.

‘Landman’ Fans All Said the Same Thing About Our Billy Bob Thornton Interview

The comments are mostly good-natured and absolutely nobody is doubting his talent. But ...