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
Kenny Chesney: 10 Things Even No Shoes Nation Members Don’t Know
Get to know the lesser-known parts of country superstar Kenny Chesney's story.
Remember Which Jason Aldean Song Gave Thomas Rhett His Big Break?
Aldean took a chance long before anyone had ever heard of Rhett and his writing team.
Justin Moore Announces New ‘Straight Outta the Country’ Album
Justin Moore's next studio album with be short and bittersweet.
Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire Join Loretta Lynn for ‘Still Woman Enough’ [Listen]
The new song begins with a driving acoustic shuffle and Lynn telling her story, as she does at her best.
Taylor Swift Taps Maren Morris for New Version of ‘You All Over Me’ [Listen]
It's the first of six reported From the Vault songs for 'Fearless.'
Luke Bryan Wipes Out Skiing With Son Tate [Watch]
Don't worry, he's OK. We think.
The Secret to Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s Early Romance? Grandma’s Dumplings!
Tim pushed all the right buttons.
Carrie Underwood Ends an Impressive ACM Awards Record
It was one heck of a run for Carrie Underwood.
Matt Stell Is Drawn to Defiance in Life and Art
The "That Ain't Me No More" singer tells Taste of Country he's defiant by nature, but not lately.
How Well Do You Know ACM Awards Co-Host Keith Urban?
His hobbies, his childhood nickname, how he kept himself fed upon moving to America — how well do you know Keith Urban?
How to Get Miranda Lambert’s 2021 Grammy Awards Look
Now we know exactly where to find her dress, jewelry and shoes.
Here Are the Top 5 Moments From the 2021 Grammy Awards
The best moments from the 2021 Grammy Awards brought a mix of emotions.