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
Travis Tritt Announces ‘Set in Stone,’ First Album in 14 Years
The album includes a new single called "Smoke in a Bar."
Kane Brown’s Daughter Can’t Stop Laughing When He Falls Down [Watch]
"Nothing is funnier than daddy pretending to fall," Katelyn Brown writes on Instagram.
Carly Pearce Knows a Thing or Two About Silver Linings
When asked if she ever throws her arms up and thinks, "Why can't I have nice things?!" she lets out a laugh.
Chase Bryant Opens Up About Attempting Suicide in 2018
The "Little Bit of You" singer hopes his story can save someone else's life, as well.
Ashley Monroe Announces New ‘Rosegold’ Album
The Rosegold album (April 30) is her first independent album after three released on Warner Music Nashville.
Carly Pearce Surprises Fan Injured In a Car Accident After Her Concert
The 23-year-old opened up about "one of the coolest experiences to come out of one of the worst situations."
Thomas Rhett’s Baby Girl Has the Cutest Nickname
Does anyone else think they look exactly alike?
Vince Gill: ‘It’d Be Nice’ If More Country Artists Spoke Up on Social Issues
Maren Morris answered the call.
Kenny Chesney Mourns Friend Killed in Helicopter Crash
A helicopter pilot named Maria Rodriguez was among those killed in a crash on the Virgin Islands, the singer shares.
Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman Share Cuddly Valentine’s Day Photos
Fans of the singer and actor will find the content familiar.
Carrie Underwood, Mike Fisher Post Very Different Valentine’s Day Tributes
The couple posted separate pictures to social media, but neither is winning any sort of romance awards.
It’s a Love Story: The 50 Greatest Country Love Songs
Love is in the air on this list of country love songs.