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
Sara Evans’ Estranged Husband Jay Barker Sentenced After Trying to Hit Her With Vehicle
He agreed to a plea deal to avoid jail time.
Darius Rucker and Friends Event Becomes Ladies Night With Sheryl Crow, Lindsay Ell + More
Sara Evans, Caylee Hammack and Rachel Wammack also helped Rucker raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Sam Hunt Isn’t Getting Divorced After All
Hours after filing for divorce in Tennessee, Sam Hunt's wife changed her mind.
Luke Bryan on Roadside Rescue of a Mom in Need: ‘I Just Did What You Oughta Do’
"I just did what you oughta do," he shares, talking to Taste.of Country Nights ahead of the 2021 CMA Awards.
Walker Hayes Announces the Fancy Like Tour
In total, the Fancy Like Tour includes 19 concerts with multiple stops in Texas, Tennessee and Alabama, Hayes' home state.
The ‘Yellowstone’ Season 4 Spoiler That Everyone Missed
'Yellowstone' might have told us who attacked the Duttons already.
Wait, This Is How Carrie Underwood Does Pushups? [Watch]
Did we mention she does it all with a smile, a playful tongue out and barely evidence of any sweat, despite her hashtags?
Justin Timberlake for CMA Awards Host? It’s Not a Crazy Idea
A few candidates seem likely while one singer feels like an exciting long shot.
Yes, Dolly Parton Heard Lil Nas X’s ‘Jolene’ Cover, and Yes, She Loves It
The cover has scored nearly two million views but Parton's was the one that mattered.
Morgan Wallen Banned From Attending 2021 CMA Awards
The decision affirms the Country Music Association's earlier stance that the artist will not be honored or recognized in any sort of way this November.
Report: Dog the Bounty Hunter Finds Campground Linked to Brian Laundrie
Duane Chapman took the case on Saturday and is already making progress.
Kelly Clarkson’s New Christmas Album Features Chris Stapleton, Brett Eldredge
Her second Christmas album includes three duets with contemporary singers.