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
Kelsea Ballerini Announces 2022 ‘Heartfirst’ Tour
The new tour begins one day after the release of her new studio album.
Loretta Lynn to ‘America’s Got Talent’ Trio Chapel Hart: Me Next!
The country legend has formally asked the new country trio to dip into her song catalog.
Alan Jackson Is Going to Be a Grandfather
Alan Jackson is set to become a grandpa this year.
Top 10 Country Songs of 2022 So Far, Ranked
Did your favorite song make this list? Do you agree with our choice for the No. 1 country song?
Kane Brown Announces ‘Different Man’ Album
The news comes three days after Brown signaled that he'll attempt to cross into pop music with a song called "Grand."
Morgan Wallen’s ‘You Proof’ Kicks Off His Next Chapter [Listen]
What sets "You Proof" apart is a unique song structure and modern drum track that joins a steely, acoustic guitar lick to power the song.
Brothers Osborne’s John Osborne’s Suicidal Thoughts Went Further Than We Realized
"It was the most real feeling I'd ever had," the 40-year-old says.
Reba McEntire + Boyfriend Rex Linn Will Co-Star In ‘The Hammer’ Movie on Lifetime
But will they be friend or foe?
Luke Bryan’s ‘Country On’ Is a Modern Blue-Collar Anthem [Listen]
The country-rock anthem doesn't name names, but it calls out under-appreciated professions and gives each a little urging.
Cole Swindell’s ‘She Had Me at Heads Carolina’ Is as Fun as the Original [Listen]
Jo Dee Messina released "Heads Carolina, Tails California" in 1996 and you'll hear her voice sampled during the first few bars.
Oak Ridge Boys’ Joe Bonsall: ‘I Could Have Easily Died Last Weekend’
"I am on the better side now," he writes. "God is able! Love you all."
Dustin Lynch, Justin Moore + More Share Best Advice From Dad on Father’s Day
What's the best advice you ever got from Dad?