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
Lainey Wilson Just Did the Unthinkable: Shed Her Bellbottoms!
Have we ever seen her look like this?
Is This Carrie Underwood Cover Hilarious, or Horrendous?
A cover of "Jesus Take the Wheel" is one of four clips the new Taste of Country Mornings team breaks down during this week's reaction video.
40 Great Father-Daughter Dance Songs for a Country Fan’s Wedding
A bride's father is the second-most important man at a wedding, and he's deserving of a song that brings significance to his role.
‘American Idol’ Finalist Alysssa Raghu Reveals ‘The Truth’ About Her Controversial Audition
The controversy surrounds Julia Davo's unsuccessful audition, during which best friend Alyssa Raghu joined her.
Is Lainey Wilson Married? Meet Devlin ‘Duck’ Hodges
Wilson first introduced her man at the 2023 ACM Awards.
What Does the Winner of ‘The Voice’ Get for Winning the Show?
What does a winner actually walk away with? You might be surprised.
Why Toby Keith Is Right for the Country Music Hall of Fame
It wasn't about what he did as much as it was how he did it.
62 Artists Who Are Not in the Country Music Hall of Fame
Three new artists enter the Hall of Fame each year. Who's most deserving?
The 50 Best Carrie Underwood Songs Ever
Including her No. 1 hits, Top 10 hits and deep cuts that her fans can't get enough of.
40 Country Albums Turning 40 in 2024
Including iconic albums from George Strait and the Judds, and two very unusual albums from Dolly Parton.