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
Morgan Wallen Goes All in With ‘Sand in My Boots’ [Listen]
"Sand in My Boots" is Wallen's first new single since being removed from radio and streaming playlists in February.
10 Best Country Albums of 2021 (So Far)
Including Thomas Rhett, Eric Church, Loretta Lynn and more.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Pop Up for (Free!) Hometown Concert [Watch]
Shelton's tour rehearsal turned into a party!
Ashley Monroe Follows Cancer Announcement With Stirring Bryan Adams Cover [Watch]
Brittney Spencer joins her for a vocal duet, and producer Tyler Cain joins in with a pair of guitar parts.
Toby Keith Announces New Album, ‘Peso in My Pocket’
Toby Keith's first studio album in six years will drop in October.
10 Things You Never Knew About George Strait
Sure, you know he's the King of Country -- but did you know all 10 of these George Strait facts?
Aaron Lewis Drops Controversial ‘Am I the Only One’ Off at Radio [Listen]
The staunchly patriotic, acoustic statement marvels at a decaying America and swings mighty blows at liberal values.
Garth Brooks Had an Emotional First Show Back — Here’s the Setlist From Las Vegas
There were a few twists among the 27 songs Brooks performed in Las Vegas.
Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton + More Sign on for CMA Summer Jam Concert
ABC will condense the two nights of entertainment into a three-hour broadcast version of CMA Summer Jam.
See the First Pictures From Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani’s Wedding!
Check out her dress and their exquisite wedding cake.
Why Miranda Lambert Always Cries While Performing — Secret History of Country Music Podcas…
When the country superstar steps back from the microphone and brings her hands to her face, she's got family and friends on her mind.
13 Songs That Make Us Proud to Be American
Including songs by Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Hank Williams Jr., Waylon Jennings and more.