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
Florida Georgia Line Working on New Country Music Movie Musical
It's described as a "classic movie musical with contemporary sensibilities."
Viral Luke Combs Fan Video Has Fans Calling Their Loved Ones
It's a moment that even moved Luke Combs.
Lee Brice Describes His COVID-19 Symptoms
He tested positive on Nov. 8, just ahead of the 2020 CMA Awards.
Gwen Stefani Flashes Her Engagement Ring + It’s Bigger Than We Thought!
The knuckle-sized bling is eye-popping in size and beauty — see for yourself.
New Country Music Albums Coming in 2021
There was plenty of time to write and record great country music for release in 2021.
Tim McGraw Announces Greatest Hits Album, ‘McGraw Machine Hits: 2013-2019′
Guest stars include Faith Hill, Keith Urban, Midland and more.
Carly Pearce Sobs After ‘I Hope You’re Happy Now’ Nabs CMA Musical Event of the Year
It's both singers' first CMA Award win.
Morgan Wallen’s Break From the Spotlight Was About More Than Anyone Knew
He doesn't love the circumstances that led to a break, but he's grateful.
Michael Ray and Travis Tritt’s Daughter Were a Happy Couple on Halloween
The 22-year-old Tritt is a singer and songwriter as well.
Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker + More Added to 2020 CMA Awards Performers
What an incredible lineup!
Florida Georgia Line Drop ‘Lit This Year,’ Their Very First Christmas Song [Listen]
"Lit This Year" celebrates a less dignified but certainly festive holiday tradition.
Jason Aldean Is Joe Exotic for Halloween, But Wait Until You See Who’s Carole Baskin!
Aldean's wife Brittany is one of the 'Tiger King' star's husbands.