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
Gabby Barrett, Cade Foehner Welcome a Baby Girl
Gabby Barrett and her husband Cade Foehner welcomed their first child on Jan. 18 ... Find out her unique name!
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!
Carrie Underwood’s Christmas Gift From Husband Mike Fisher Has Moooved In
Add "cow mama" to the long list of Carrie Underwood's titles.
Here Are the 2021 Grammy Awards Nominees
Nominees for the 2021 Grammy Awards include a mix of established country hitmakers and newcomers.
Gwen Stefani ‘Goes Country’ Remaking Her Greatest Hits on ‘The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fal…
The singer stars in a mock infomercial selling her new country album.
Here Are the Winners of the 2020 Billboard Music Awards
Luke Combs and Kane Brown were hoping to be among the big winners at the 2020 BBMAs.
Taylor Swift’s Mom’s Cancer Has Returned
It could be serious.
Five 9/11 Stories That Will Give You Chills
One country star was supposed to be a block away from the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
‘American Idol’ Officially Adds Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie
Luke Bryan is officially in as a judge for American Idol and Lionel Richie will be joining him and Katy Perry behind the table when the show reboots on ABC in January.
What Would Elvis Presley Look Like if He Were Still Alive?
Elvis Presley died nearly 40 years ago, and every day since, fans have been wondering what could have been. How much more great music would he have made? How many more movies would he have starred in? And what would Elvis look like today if he didn't die on Aug. 16, 1977?
Kelly Clarkson Brings Keith Urban, ‘Idol’ Judges to Tears With ‘Piece by Piece’
Kelly Clarkson closed Thursday night’s episode of American Idol with an emotional performance of “Piece by Piece” that brought the crowd — and Keith Urban — to tears.
Gwen Stefani Didn’t Know Who Blake Shelton Was Before ‘The Voice’ [Watch]
Gwen Stefani appeared on Ellen and dodged most of the TV talk show host's questions, but admitted that prior to appearing on the The Voice, she had no idea who Blake Shelton was.