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
Gwen Stefani Didn’t Know Blake Shelton Was Proposing When He Got Down on One Knee
She didn't see the engagement coming. In fact, she tried to get out of the trip!
After Charley Pride’s Death, CMA Reaffirms That CMA Awards Adhered to COVID Protocols
The CMA has released a statement.
Charley Pride’s 10 Best Songs and Biggest Hits
Charley Pride's trailblazing life and career came to an end on Dec. 12, 2020, but his catalog of hit songs will live forever.
50 Merry Country Christmas Songs to Get You in the Spirit
Drinking Christmas songs, romantic Christmas songs, rowdy Christmas songs and spiritual Christmas songs all make this list.
Morgan Wallen Gets Put on the Spot in New ‘Saturday Night Live’ Promo Clip
The country singer shows some natural comedic timing as he and Bateman play Gardner's foil.
Carrie Underwood’s Christmas Gift From Husband Mike Fisher Has Moooved In
Add "cow mama" to the long list of Carrie Underwood's titles.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani’s Wedding Date Isn’t Imminent
As for when he and the pop singer will get married?
Remembering Hal Ketchum’s Best Songs and Biggest Hits
"Small Town Saturday Night" and "Past the Point of Rescue" were just two of Ketchum's biggest hit songs.
Here Are the 2021 Grammy Awards Nominees
Nominees for the 2021 Grammy Awards include a mix of established country hitmakers and newcomers.
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.