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
Softball Team’s Brooks & Dunn Cover Goes Viral, and You Need to See It, Too [Watch]
One artist has already requested that they cover his song next.
Mickey Guyton Welcomes a Baby Boy
"The hardest and most beautiful thing I have ever done," she writes.
Jessie James Decker’s Son Hospitalized After Breathing Issues
The singer says wheezing is leading to low oxygen levels and her feeling helpless.
George W. Bush Denounces Behavior of Political Leaders After Capitol Breach
"Insurrection could do grave damage to our Nation and reputation."
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 HBO Max Christmas Special to Feature John Legend, Son Isaiah
Underwood's new Christmas special is set to debut on HBO Max in December.
Gwen Stefani Leaving ‘The Voice’
A familiar face will be stepping in for her to start Season 20.
Carly Pearce’s Teeth Were Knocked Out Days Before the CMA Awards
The "I Hope You’re Happy Now" singer says a Halloween fall led to her losing her two front teeth.
‘American Idol’ Star Laine Hardy Has a New Title: RISER
Watch Hardy perform "Tiny Town," his debut single.
Dog the Bounty Hunter on Police Role in George Floyd’s Death: ‘What a Pity’
"What a pity," he says. "That's happening across the United States."